Communication Repair Series Part 5 of 7

 

Communication Repair Series Part 5 of 7 

 

Part 5: Timing Matters in Repair

 

Why “Too Soon” and “Too Late” Both Backfire

 

Repair works best when both people are emotionally regulated. Trying to repair too soon can escalate conflict; waiting too long can feel like abandonment.

 

Healthy pauses include:

  • naming the need for space

  • committing to return

  • following through

Avoidance often disguises itself as “needing time” without reconnection. Repair requires returning to the conversation.

 

Coming next: What happens when only one person is doing the repair work.

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