It'd depend on how angry she really is. If it's something drastic.. lock myself in the computer room, and let her have time to sort things out. If it's something much more tame in that respect, I'll test the waters of discussion with 'I feel' statements and see where that goes. It can easily backfire and make things worse.
As the old addage goes:
A woman gets the final word in an argument, any more after that point is the start of a new argument.
I'm not saying that's the case, or I live by it... but it's something to consider in the de-escalation process.
I'm sure you of all people will understand this explanation...
I never go into an argument "ill-prepared"...i need time to weigh my options...run it through my head...anticipate what he will say and form all my answers so that there are no "loop holes"...
Jean.....I'm presuming this is the proverbial standard answer of "nothing is wrong" when asked whats wrong...yet your partner can tell that you ae angry!!!!!
I'm the same way wikked...Because what I say at that particular point in time...will be ALOT different than what I say after I have thought things through!!!!!!!!
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And what would you like her to do??