1. Acknowledge Your Role In Upsetting Them
If your partner is mad at you for something you feel you shouldn’t have to apologize for, what should you do? Dr. Hal Shorey, a clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, suggests saying something like: “I am sorry I upset you. I can see why you feel hurt that I didn’t call you to tell you I was coming home later than expected and I will be aware next time.” Doing so calms angry waters and instantly puts a halt to the escalation of tension.
