Harriet Lerner is an American psychologist and preeminent voice on the psychology of women, family, and relationships. She is the author of several books on these subjects, including the New York Times bestseller The Dance of Anger.
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If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
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When we’re upset with someone, we’re often afraid to say anything. We tell ourselves, “Oh, it’s just a small matter; it’s not important.” But the accumulation of many small issues can create an explosive situation, and can even cause relationships to break.
Whether you said something out of anger and hurt your partner’s feelings or you completely forgot about a deadline for work, your next move is critical. So on today’s Friday Fix, I share the exact things you should say to increase the chances that your apology will be accepted.
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