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What to do when you accidentally hurt your boyfriends feelings?
If you hurt your boyfriend’s feelings, take responsibility for your actions and apologize to him as soon as possible. If he let you know you hurt his feelings, he is taking a big step as a man, because many would rather hide their pain. In this case, it’s time for you to apologize to him.
How do you comfort an upset partner?
How To Be Comforting When Your Partner Is Upset
- Do: Talk About It.
- Don’t: Be Judgmental.
- Do: Make A Plan To Talk More.
- Don’t: Project Your Fears.
- Do: Make Boundaries.
- Don’t: Pretend Like You’re Perfect.
- Do: Be There.
- Don’t: Make Everything On Your Terms.
What do you say when your boyfriend is upset?
First, let his words clue you in on how he’s feeling. Listen for feeling statements, such as “I don’t know what to do” or “I’m devastated.” Then, validate his feelings by saying things like, “Aw, I’m so sorry that happened. It makes sense that you’re so confused” or “I completely understand why you feel so crushed.”
How do you deal with a partner who is in pain?
Open up. Expressing your emotions and showing vulnerabilities may not be your strong suit. However, it can be comforting for your hurting partner to know you are hurting too, and that they are not in this hurt alone. It can be very healing for your partner to hear and see that you hurt because they hurt.
Why do I Blame my partner for my anger and sadness?
When your partner expresses anger or sadness, you might tend to start blaming those feelings on them instead. You might feel awkward about being put in a position where you are meant to assume guilt. Your partner might be feeling angry about something, but you could try to shift that blame by saying that your partner is just overly sensitive.
What happens when you unknowingly invalidate your partner?
When we unknowingly invalidate our partners, we express our feeling that their perception about their own experiences might not be accurate or faithful. This can have a negative effect on not only our relationship with each other, but also our partner’s relationship to their own experiences.
Is it wrong to ignore your partner’s feelings?
Feelings are just that, they are feelings; there is no right or wrong to them. It is okay to acknowledge our partner’s feelings and still disagree with them, but by acknowledging the feelings, we are also telling our partner that we love and respect them rather than putting them down.”