Inadvertently started a huge arguement with Mr Lolz. I feel sick about it.
To cut a long story short I called him a tit stirrer round his parents. I genuinely didn’t mean those words so don’t even know why I said them.
He was rightfully fuming and stormed off and left me round his parents.
I honestly don’t know what to do. I sent him an apology text but I know that’s not really good enough.
I’m so upset for hurting him and I know I only have myself to blame.
What would you do?
maybe this is because I was in an abusive relationship in my early 20s so my perspective is coloured…
but conflicts like this aren’t just about how you react and apologise… but a massive learning curve on how your OH reacts.
just because you did something wrong doesn’t mean your partner is entitled to handle it however they want.
storming off? Red flag
Leaving you with his parents? Red flag
being set off in a rage because of something fairly innocuous that you’ve apologised for? Red flag.
my abusive ex would blow up over very small things, make me feel horrendous and use it as an opportunity to make me compliant and apologetic and do whatever he wanted.
after years of therapy and reflection and now being in a healthy relationship… I can look back and wish I’d known what those red flags looked like. a healthy way to navigate conflict would potentially look like;
you blurt out something hurtful. He initially feels hurt and angry, but is able to manage those feelings without reacting. He waits until his parents are gone and then tells you that, what you said actually hurt his feelings and maybe explains why. You explain you didn’t mean to, apologise and promise not to do it again.
saying something a bit mean shouldn’t result in you fearing your relationship will end or you being cut off - that isn’t healthy. That’s not a relationship that allows space for mistakes or learning. That sounds like an anxious attachment style. Im not judging, I have one too. But it made me ripe for exploitive relationships and I’m not saying this to lecture you, but because I want to keep other women safe.
I think it’s fair to point out to Mr Lolz that you’re sorry, but its still rude and reactive to storm out on you and his parents and not really a mature way to navigate conflict.