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TIP 2531 – Before Kiss and Make Up

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worksmartlivesmart
Published
Mon 25 Aug 2025
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https://worksmartlivesmart.podbean.com/e/tip-2531-%e2%80%93-before-kiss-and-make-up/

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We all have spats from time to time with our significant other. And when we do, we often make it a point to kiss and make-up. 


Kiss and Make-Up: means to become friendly again after a fight or disagreement


Did you know that the purple hyacinth means ‘I’m Sorry – Please forgive me’?


One site posted a list of apology notes to send with those flowers.


I like this one…The words are hard to say, but I hope that these flowers pave the way…I’m sorry.


Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!     


Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Kiss and Make-Up Day:


Spats and disagreements do occur, but it is important that you never resort to dirty fighting, which includes name-calling, or cursing. Use I statements, and focus on problem-solving.


Beside being able to say sorry and send flowers, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index suggest that empathy is the building block of successful interpersonal relationships.


It suggests these strategies:


First, after your angry feelings resolve, ask yourself whether there isn’t some value to your partner’s side.


Take a moment to feel your partner’s pain. Often, when we watch a movie or read a good book, we can put ourselves into the character’s role. After a disagreement, try putting yourself in your partner’s role.


Finally, if you have lost control in the midst of your argument, try to regain your composure.


Relationship skills come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and it’s possible that you (and your partner) aren’t as empathic as you could be. Before having to resort to the kiss-and-make up” strategy, find more ways to be in tune with your partner’s thoughts and feelings.


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