Walk Away!
This is a different type of tip in that while you want to engage with your partner and resolve conflict, sometimes you may have to walk away from the conflict…especially if you or your partner becomes verbally or physically abusive. You have the right to walk away. If you have asked your partner to lower their tone of voice, not to throw around obscenities and/or to take a time out and they refuse to, you have the right to excuse yourself from the situation. Setting such a boundary tells your partner that this type of interaction is not appropriate and you won’t accept such attacks. Maintaining your boundaries sends the message that your partner’s actions need to change if resolution is going to occur.
Stick to your guns and draw a line for yourself as to what you’re willing to tolerate!
