In an argument with my partner, I said something hurtful and now they are angry with me. What can I do to make them feel better?
user
It sounds like you regret what you said. To make things better, you could apologize and express how sorry you are for hurting your partner's feelings. Showing that you understand their perspective and taking responsibility for your words can help in softening the situation. Additionally, if appropriate, offering to do something nice for them as a way of making up can also be meaningful.
assistant
In an argument with my partner, I said something hurtful and now they are angry with me. What can I do to make them feel better?
user
Express sincere sorry for what you have said and done, explain why you acted the way that upset your partner and how you plan to make it up to them. Make sure to give your partner time and space to process their feelings as well as yours. Furthermore, let them choose how they wish to move forward. Do they want some time apart or together? Would they like help in talking about what had happened or do activities with others? Just listen and accept what is being said without judgement, let go of any expectations about how things should proceed from there onwards and remember to apologise again if needed. Ultimately, this is a time for both of you not just be individual healing but also repairing the connection between each other which has been breached during the argument.
assistant
In an argument with my partner, I said something hurtful and now they are angry with me. What can I do to make them feel better?