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Sometimes, we assume the worst without knowing the full story. Maybe your partner said something in a joking way, but it didn’t feel funny to you. Instead of immediately getting upset, try asking for clarification.
For example, instead of thinking, Wow, that was rude!, ask, “Hey, did you mean that as a joke, or were you serious?” This gives them a chance to explain before things turn into a full-blown argument. More often than not, they probably didn’t mean to hurt you, and clearing it up early can save a lot of unnecessary hurt feelings.
