WHEN A FIGHT HAPPENS (step-by-step)
1. Catch the emotional surge:
Take 5 slow breaths and tell yourself: I’m triggered, not thinking clearly.
2. Pause the conversation:
Say: I need time to calm down, we’ll talk later.
3. Stop spiral thoughts:
Replace 'everything is ruined' with 'this is just a disagreement'.
4. Don’t over-text:
Put phone away for 20–30 minutes.
5. Regulate your body:
Walk, wash face, or listen to music.
6. Reality check:
Is this fear or an actual problem?
7. Talk calmly:
Say: I want to understand, not fight.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
- Don’t say extreme things
- Don’t threaten breakup
- Don’t beg for reassurance
MENTAL SCRIPT:
I am safe. This is just a moment.
FINAL:
React less impulsively, not love less.