1. What you want to say: you're being too sensitive.

What you should say instead: I hear what you're saying.

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2. What you want to say: I just don't know if I want this anymore.

What you should say instead: I care about you, so I'm going to take some time to think about how I'm feeling.

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NEVER use the word "but". It just comes off as the word "no". It sounds so much worse to say "I care about you but I need time to think". Don't do it.

3. What you want to say: You're getting on my nerves.

What you should say: I really need some alone time.

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4. What you want to say: I'm sorry that your feelings got hurt.

What you should say: I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings.

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5. What you want to say: Calm down.

What you should say: What's going on? How can I help?

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6. What you want to say: Wow! You look great. How much weight have you lost?

What you should say: It's nice to see you.

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7. What you want to say: You should smile more often.

What you should say instead: I love your smile!

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8. What you want to say: You look great for your age.

What you should say instead: You are so beautiful.

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9. What you want to say: My friends said that you're not my type.

What you should say instead: Literally nothing. At all.

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10. What you want to say: Listen.

What you should say instead: Can we talk?

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11. What you want to say: At least I don't ____________.

What you should say instead: I made a mistake.

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Men, take ownership of your actions. Please.