Why Repair Attempts Matter

Questions:

What topics of things poke at us and start a negative slide or cycle in arguments?

How do you usually switch gears or change focuses when you are having an argument and need to relieve some pressure from the conversation?

What repair attempts might you use intentionally?

What repair attempts might you be using subconsciously?

Wellness exercise:

Create a catch phrase or code word to utilize as a repair attempt that you can use intentionally and then practice using it for one week at least.

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