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Rebuilding Trust After Conflict

A therapist's guide to repair conversations that actually heal.

Two people talking calmly at a table
Repair is more important than perfection. Every relationship has ruptures — what matters is what comes next. ## Acknowledge impact Before explaining intent, acknowledge how your actions landed. ## Take ownership Skip the "I'm sorry you felt..." Try "I'm sorry I..." ## Make a different choice Words matter, but changed behaviour rebuilds trust.

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