Relationship Anger
Relationship anger is painful because the person matters. It may appear as yelling, criticism, withdrawal, cold silence, sarcasm, resentment, defensiveness or repeated arguments about the same issue.
Repair skills
- Describe the trigger without attacking identity.
- Own your part of the reaction.
- Ask for a specific change.
- Listen for the other person’s fear or need.
- Return to the issue after calming down, not while flooded.