What if he misinterpreted what you've said?

Philippines
April 22, 2007 9:01pm CST
Relationships are not at all perfect. But healthy relationship really do exist. Problems are all part of the system. But what if he misinterpreted your actions or words? What would you tell him? I've been to this dilemma and I hope you could help me out. I try to explain to him but it seems that he don't listen to me at all. We both have the guilt of fault regarding the issue. I've apologized already but he didn't seem to care. Still, his anger strikes whenever we talk about it. Did you experience the same thing? What measures did you do?
2 responses
• India
23 Apr 07
such misunderstandings do exist at times even in a very healthy relationship. i faced such such situations too and when nothing is working i just give the other a chance and some time to understand after explaining. i didnt raise the topic again but left it alone continuing the relationship with love and care as usual. and after few days when things started getting clear in her mind she raised the topic. i said just leave it. at the same time i suggested for a discussion so that any misunderstanding could be removed then and there. i feel communication is essentially a bridge of meaning between people and by using this bridge one can safely cross the river of misundanting that separates us.
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
Misunderstanding really do form part in a relationship. I am a witness of that. But it makes us stronger together. This is also a reason to become sweeter once the fight is over. We've explained our parts and accepted each other's fault. Now, we're fine and happy. Thanks.
@hartnsoul (558)
• Philippines
23 Apr 07
Hi fatal_ivory. I admit that I am a talker and oftentimes I get misinterpreted. Which obviously leads to an argument then a day or two of no communication. However, since the frequency of this situation, I have learned to work around it. First off, I lower my pride and admit my fault if I know it is my fault. If not, I just apologize for not seeing things his way and shut up. I fairly do not allow sleep to dawn without clearing the air or apologizing. But when you've both been alleviated from the tension then try to discuss and explain your understanding of what happened. If your relationship is based in trust and established in good faith, no matter how hurt the other person is, chances are you will be able to mend things. Sometimes, peace offerings does help (ie flowers, chocolates, etc)
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
Yes, you're right. I do the same way also. Apologize when I'm wrong but stand when I believe I'm right. In this relationship, I really do learned to lower my pride. It is hard cause I'm not like that. But things changes and it give me good things in return. I think a gift in our first year anniversary is a good peace offering, even we are fine now.