Ways to Make Up with Your
Loved Ones After a Fight
Fights with your loved ones can
be difficult to get over. All sorts of fights can very quickly get out of hand,
and can lead to days of couples not talking to each other, and not wanting to apologize
first. Some people refuse to apologize, and will stick with their position
until the other person breaks. This isn’t a healthy way to have a relationship,
and simmering arguments only cause tension. Many people are, however, able to
accept when they’re wrong, and make things up with their loved ones. There are
several ways to do this, from a simple personal apology, through to treating
the other person and giving sorry cards. These
methods are expanded upon below:
1 - Apologize in Person
Sometimes it’s best to just have
a simple conversation after an argument. Leave a bit of time to let tempers
cool down, and then agree to have an honest conversation without losing your
head. Clearing the air will most often result in you realizing that you both
shouldn’t have lost your temper. This might not mean that the argument is
necessarily over, but that you’re both ready to be a bit more understanding
about how to approach it.
2 - Treat the Other Person
A good way of making things up to
a person is to take them out for dinner. Buying them a present is also
recommended for making an apology. A clear the air dinner can work well because
you’ll be less inclined to argue in public, and a present can be a way of making
a peace offering. However, don’t go overboard with the gift giving, and don’t
try to use gifts and treats as a substitute for actually saying that you’re
sorry.
3 - Give it Time
Time is often the best healer of
an argument. Don’t just ignore the other person, but also don’t offer up an
apology straightaway when both of you are still emotional. Give things a day or
two to cool off, and maybe go away for this time to visit friends and family.
Getting a fresh perspective will ultimately mean that you can come back and apologize,
or try to work things out without getting angry.
4 - Giving Sorry Cards
Giving your loved one a sorry
card can be an excellent way of making a statement without going overboard. A personalized
card that has a sense of humour is probably the best way forward, as it will
help break the tension after an argument, and prove that you want to resolve
things. Choosing between an emailed card or a paper one can be tricky, though,
and you want to weigh up whether an online card won’t be enough of a statement.
5 - Do Favors
A meaningful apology is difficult
to measure, but you can show that you’re making an effort by offering to do favors
for the other person for the next week. These favors might include doing the
washing up, walking the dog every day, doing the laundry, or picking the
children up from school.
Author
Bio:
Patrick
Hegarty is an enthusiastic writer, who is current delving into the history and
uses of cards from homemade to personalized cards from online shops.
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