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We don't have conflicts, we have discussions and talks that explain our points of view and we try to have the other understand where we're coming from so there will never be an issue.
I can get pretty angry so I like to cool down before we talk about anything
I can reach my boiling point pretty rapidly so I try to take a minute to gather my thoughts an make sure I don't say or do the wrong things .and we seem to always manage not yell at one another after we both calm down .
I dnt I rather stay quiet just don't have energy or desire to even bother voicing my opinion
I'm the one who wants to talk about it.... He would rather avoid it. That drives me nuts bc it is like he doesn't care and that if he ignores it... It will just go away.
Try and talk. If that fails I just get space and get myself together and hope they will do the same.
For about a year into our relationship we never fought. When we are together we are fine but when we are apart things get shaky. I handle conflict now better than I ever did considering I hang up on him less than i use to or I try not to push him away. But at the end of the day I always want to hear his voice.
We also have a lot more going on. It was easier when i had the house and both our lives were not as demanding. I did not have Blake much the first year and i did not have the stuff going on in work that I do now.
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, PA, US | Feb 27, 2012
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, PA, US | Feb 27, 2012
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Yes always a difficult one easy for things to get out of control I feel like I get blamed she feels like I don't communicate enough. I try my best during these times confrontation in any form even if meant well can cause friction. Just be honest up front a don't yell or blame.
I try to talk about it & come to a mutual understanding but it's not always that easy! These days we have gotten into bad habits of just being really quiet with each other & not talking to one another! We need to go back to basics & sit & talk over a cuppa tea! Kiss n make up & apologies to one another! It's harder said than done ate honey!
Female, 41-50 years, Married, NZ | Mar 07, 2012
Female, 41-50 years, Married, NZ | Mar 07, 2012
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What is this conflict you speak of?
Cool down, apologize, spend time to think and pray and then talk about it. I have to remind myself that people are basically selfish
No ones perfect . We talk out our issues and sometimes I can be real difficult or we will say things we don't mean but in the end we always apologize and try to make things right.
We usually sit down and talk about it.
I try my best just to be calm and listen ..
I apologize
Mostly, if it's hard 4 me to communicate-- I leave for solitude until I'm ready.
