Relationships

How Do You Repair After a Fight?

Every couple argues. What predicts the outcome is what happens in the twenty minutes afterwards.

12 questions · about 5 minutes

12 scenario choices built on conflict-repair themes from relationship research. Educational and entertaining, not couples therapy.

1. The argument has just ended badly. What do you do in the next ten minutes?

2. You know you were partly wrong.

3. They are still upset an hour later.

4. What is the first thing you say when you come back?

5. During the argument itself, when it gets heated:

6. The same argument has now happened four times.

7. They apologise first, and you are still annoyed.

8. How long does the tension usually last in your relationships?

9. You need space. What do you actually do?

10. Afterwards, do you talk about the argument itself?

11. What ends a fight in your relationships, usually?

12. Be honest about what you want most in the moment after a fight:

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These tests are for education and self-reflection. They are not diagnostic instruments and should not be used to diagnose or treat a mental-health condition. Anyone feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or at risk should contact local emergency services or a qualified mental-health professional.