Lesson 4 of 6 · Repair, the only skill in this course
The one sentence
One move, made once. Not announced, not explained, and not a new household policy.
The move
Making and taking a repair attempt
10 minutes or less
- A repair attempt is anything that lowers the temperature. A joke, a hand, an apology, a break.
- Make one during the next disagreement, early, before it is bad.
- When they make one, take it, even if you are still right. Taking it is the skill, and it is rarer than making one.
- Do not point out afterwards that you did it.
If it does not work
If yours is refused, do not make a second one immediately. Wait, and try again later. A refused repair is about the moment rather than about the marriage.
Write the one sentence
A specific plan works better than a good intention. Fill both halves in your own words.
When
I will
Put it in your calendar
Pick a day and a time and you will get a calendar file to open. Nothing is sent anywhere.
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