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Talk it out. Listen to both sides. Look for ways of improvements.
We talk it out, sometimes ad nauseam. I also like to walk away and reflect on things, and I think he too is learning the beauty of that.
Love means that you care about the person. So you should have tolerance, patience, empathy, understanding & kindness towards them. Dont turn on each other, just work thru it together. We seem to be good at that stuff.
Talk it out and try to better communicate or give it time
Lol, not very well?? I'm working on it though.
We talk to each other about it even tho were mad/upset with each other
It feels like we just wait till we're calm and let it go. I still feel as though there's things not resolved. And definitely none of that hot make up sex people talk about... Idk how people do it I'm just way to angry and tense.
Never really had a huge conflict. Pretty sure it's all about patience, tolerance and remember that everything can be done without yelling at each other.. Although sometimes when you're mad you can't control your anger and just spray it all over the place. Pretty sure we'll handle it just fine as long as there is no 3rd party or whatsoever.
[Female, 36-40 years, Dating, AZ, US]
I usually get defensive and I get frustrated when I can't get my point made. I need him to look at the situation from my point of view. I get angry and emotional. I need to work on letting things go.
Talk it out I cry and scream and he stays calm
Loud.... Vocal lol
Flip side. Listen Listen Listen...
Male, >50 years, Dating | Jan 23, 2013
Male, >50 years, Dating | Jan 23, 2013
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Most of our conflicts thus far have come down to us defending /each other/ more than ourselves, but the main thing is, as always, communication. We're good at being honest with each other, and, honestly, I think that's the only way to be successful at this.
We usually come clean to each other and talk about it.
Talk that shit out! If it's not the right time for that to happen, let some time pass for things to cool off a bit, but ultimately just be open and honest about how you feel about whatever the conflict is, and try to see things from the other side too. Understanding, respect, and communication can solve pretty much anything.
He likes to confront things head on and I tend to be passive- aggressive. I would like to be more like him but I hate conflict and confrontation!
Male, >50 years, Dating, CA, US | Jan 30, 2013