I snapped at my girlfriend a few times this week and feel horrible. Some mean things were said to her. Nothing irredeemable, but unkind and out of character for a relationship that is in its 3rd year without a major fight (until now).
Things have cooled down a little bit she is still understandably (although she won't say it). It's been a very stressful week for me so she understood why I was in this mood.
Has anyone ever gone through this before? I feel absolutely horrible. Is there something I can do to really cheer her up. Already getting her flowers but maybe something more personal that isn't just buying a cop-out gift
What did you guys argue about and how old are you guys?
>>17651134
Sorry for the late response. We're in our late 20s. I felt that she was not pulling her weight around the house. We argued the night before and simmered down. The next day she told me she was going out for the evening with her sister and I was upset because it felt like our discussion from the previous night was ignored
>>17651289
No, don't buy her flowers or do anything as an apology. If you made a point of something that annoys you and she's choosing not to listen or change, don't give in. Stand your ground and show her that you won't give in.
>>17651691
This. Just let it stand. Never complain about something and then take it back because it upsets them. You look weak and there is no improvement in the relationship.
The way I've always done it is addressing the awkward. Shoot straight.
"You're still mad about X. I am still mad about Y. What are we going to do about it?"
>>17651289
How dare she see her family. Lock her in the house until you decide she's done enough to earn freedom.
Who does she think she is? A person who is allowed to do things other than exactly what you want?