What to do if your partner starts to irritate you: these tips will help you control yourself

30.04.2024 20:55

Sometimes one of the partners in a relationship may experience feelings of irritation.

ADVICE.NEWS told what to do if your partner irritates you.

Is it normal for your partner to irritate you?

Unfortunately, this sometimes happens in long-term relationships.

The thing is that people spend a lot of time with each other. Therefore, it is quite normal that the other half begins to bore and irritate.

Another time when irritation is absolutely normal is when it occurs after arguments or other disagreements.

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It’s a different matter if the phenomenon is not temporary, but permanent.

Finally, often irritation is not related to another person, but is caused by the failure to satisfy basic needs – sleep, food, rest.

If you find yourself feeling irritated with your partner, think carefully about how you express that irritability.

What to do if your partner irritates you

If you feel irritated or dissatisfied with your partner and it doesn't go away when you're rested, well-fed and sleepy, then you need to take action.

Next time you feel irritated, accept your feelings, don't deny them.

Use I-messages to express your feelings. For example, you might say, “I’m feeling irritated. I need to take a 10-minute break.”

You may also benefit from taking a break or spending some time alone.

Some people get tired of constant communication and need personal space and time alone.

It's normal to want to spend time alone and have your own corner of the house where you can be alone with your thoughts and feelings.

Earlier we talked about why men remain silent during an argument , while women scream.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor


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  1. Is it normal for your partner to irritate you?
  2. What to do if your partner irritates you