Don't Do anything. Take some breaks from your relationship. Focus on your other interests, or get some other s*** straightened out. Do something or go somewhere else then come back.

This last part is especially true, but sometimes we don't divulge the bad in us not realizing we could potentially hurt someone in the long run.

I don't agree with the going to bed angry part, sometimes I need an overnight to regroup and think. I am always better the next day where I can talk clearly... or especially if what has made me angry/upset happened late at night.

Each person is different I guess. :) For me, I have learned after losing so many impotant people in my life to work it out no matter if it took all night so to speak. You might never get that chance... And I dont want my last memory to be of fighting or disagreeing. thats just me.... :)

I joke I am a recovering perfectionist but it is kind of true.

My parents would always say to not start something if you are not going to finish it and something worth doing is worth doing right.

Yes they were full of old sayings but I do believe that they are correct and I do always try to live up to ones like these.

I know to rein myself back though when I have done a good job and to stop focusing on perfection-yes, I do know it does not exist:)

I also know that not everyone lives by these standards and I have been guilty of jumping in and finishing a half-done project (after waiting a couple of months for it to be finished).

I have been working so hard lately to not finish or clean up after others or to not take responsibility for things not mine to take on.

Close your eyes, hold on tight, and wait 'til it passes.

Hi. This wasn't said about a partner-type relationship, but it seems like good advice which came from my sister, but could be applied to an LTR.

When someone says stuff to her that is negative or false or rotten, she simply says, "I'm not taking that in, I'm not taking that on, it's back to you". And she waves her hand sort of back toward the person as if to push the bad vibes back to the speaker.

I kind of admire her for that. Seems kind of healthy to me.

Make healthy fun foods for the football game...
.....and at least sit on the sofa with your butch while the game is on (even if you don't care for football) it's just three hours!

Bonus points....wear a piece of Steeler clothing....it's hers, I don't own any.

Do remember that each is their own person - those little things that drive you crazy now were the cute little quirks that won your heart then.

Do make time for me-time is the best gift you can give.

Do remember that a soft word, a gentle touch or a sweet smile sometimes can "make it all better."

Do touch me lovingly. I would rather be caressed than "handled" - until we get to the bedroom anyway ;)

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