Making Sure Emotional Flooding Doesn't Capsize Your Relationship
Take timeouts when you need to. Sometimes you can self-soothe on the spot. At other times, you may need to take a break from the interaction. And by all means, don't get down on yourself when you do get tripped up and act out. That's what "I'm sorry" is for.
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