8. Imagine that you have recently been quarrelling a lot with a friend
and want to make your relationship with him/her better. Write
six to eight sentences on how you will handle the problem.
Answers
Explanation:
1. Immediately after – or during – the fight, take an intentional "timeout
1. Immediately after – or during – the fight, take an intentional "timeout2. When the time is right, extend an olive branch
1. Immediately after – or during – the fight, take an intentional "timeout2. When the time is right, extend an olive branch3. Actively listen to your partner’s perspective, and acknowledge any hurt you caused
1. Immediately after – or during – the fight, take an intentional "timeout2. When the time is right, extend an olive branch3. Actively listen to your partner’s perspective, and acknowledge any hurt you caused4. Share your side – without pointing fingers
1. Immediately after – or during – the fight, take an intentional "timeout2. When the time is right, extend an olive branch3. Actively listen to your partner’s perspective, and acknowledge any hurt you caused4. Share your side – without pointing fingers5. When things have definitely calmed down, return to the root of the issue
1. Immediately after – or during – the fight, take an intentional "timeout2. When the time is right, extend an olive branch3. Actively listen to your partner’s perspective, and acknowledge any hurt you caused4. Share your side – without pointing fingers5. When things have definitely calmed down, return to the root of the issue6. Work together to find a practical solution
1. Immediately after – or during – the fight, take an intentional "timeout2. When the time is right, extend an olive branch3. Actively listen to your partner’s perspective, and acknowledge any hurt you caused4. Share your side – without pointing fingers5. When things have definitely calmed down, return to the root of the issue6. Work together to find a practical solution7. If you keep having the same argument, or have trouble finding a solution, consider couples counseling