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#RI-6aa22c82·6 months ago·
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“Want him to consider my perspective”
What Actually Happened
He dismissed my concerns as overly sensitive and unable to take a joke
What I wish I knew
"How to explain the issue without being accused of being sensitive"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Listen to your partner's concerns and try to understand their perspective without becoming defensive"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Relationships Category
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