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How not to apologize: using words like “obviously” and “misconstrued”

Two words that have no place in any apology: “obviously” and “misconstrued.” – “I obviously didn’t mean to hurt you.” The word “obviously” is not a humble word. If you obviously didn’t mean the horrible thing you said, why did you say it? And if something really is obvious—if, say, you obviously didn’t intend to

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The fight is not about the issue. It is about respect, affection or power.

The fight is not about toilet paper, money or commitment or who does the housework. What you’re really fighting about is feeling a lack of affection, respect, power…or some combination of three. – Reflect on what is really going on for you when you bring up an issue. Is it really the toilet paper, or

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