"After the storm comes the calm......"

@allknowing (130066)
India
April 25, 2013 9:54pm CST
It is accepted that it is normal to have difference of opinion between couples, friends and others, sometimes leading to may be a war of words. Then comes make up time. As they say "After the storm comes the calm, after the calm comes the sunshine" We all have our methods. Who sets the ball rolling? How do you go about it? Care to share?
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@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
26 Apr 13
I dont really know hoe it happen its just like instinct . You miss the person and feel miserable and they feel the same so when you make up its so fast and quick you dont even have time to take notes and sometimes you hardly remember why you were even fighting as it seem so silly after .
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
That is true love where one forgets what triggered the fight. Most couples belong to this category and just as well. We have just one life and while having fights is normal mulling over it can only vitiate the environment.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
26 Apr 13
There is no second opinion as far as husband is concerned; it would only be me irrespective of whose fault it is. Regarding many others, it was me in the past ; it is no longer so.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
26 Apr 13
That was very sweet! In my case, i will keep silent for a while but due to my talkative nature I could never be like that for long; but nowadays the silence has got longer .
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
Same here kala. I used to be talkative too. If I was my usual self I would have announced to the world about the visit of those guests at my place. Yesterday my brother called me but I never told him about that visit. I am also becoming wiser.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
In our case it used to be the sound of clutter of cups in the kitchen and that sound came from my husband making the tea. We were both tea addicts - 8 cups in a day if we were at home - not any more. This type of making up used to be rare but beautiful all the same. I learnt that quote from him as he would come with the tea and say "After the storm comes the calm, after the calm comes the sunshine" But most of the time, I made up. When I was working I used to be so upset and just could not wait for the day to pass till I got home. So I would then call him in the office and he would behave as though nothing had happened between us. That used to frustrate me no end! And as you have said even I have stopped taking the lead when it comes to misunderstandings between others and me
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@Buchi_bulla (8298)
• India
26 Apr 13
Everyone is prone to mistake and misunderstanding. It is possible that we might not have analyzed any situation properly or not understood the intentions of the other person. Why should it be that we are always correct? We may also go wrong. I accept this fact humbly and analyze the situation again in a calm manner. If I feel I am wrong, I do not mind asking for pardon. If the other person is wrong, once he/she is calm, I will try to explain the fact to them. Mostly it works.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
Some times it becomes worthless even to go over what caused the fight and that is where true love conquers. It is folly to even try and analyse. In a true love scenario the one who is at fault will automatically make a mental note of it and will not repeat that mistake.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
26 Apr 13
During the past almost 7 years of our being married, we have had fights on 3 occassions. And I know my wife... she will never say sorry or try to patch up. So it has got to be me who has to do all the chores and set things going again... And I dont care or have any issues about those successful trials for the make up as it is always me who sets the grounds for all those fights btw, I love those fights that we have despite the fight that I get scared at times
@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
I agree with you. Those 'sunshine' moments are great that sometimes you must be just looking forward to disagreements just to get those 'sunshine' moments.
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@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
26 Apr 13
For me, it is a 'very rare' topic. I don't think I had a situation within 10 years of time with any of the people, especially at home or with in my family members or friend circle also. May be I won't interfer much in others personal matters or I used to care about other people and I have a thought that how I enjoy life, other also deserve it. Also, I used to give adequate freedom and feel a maximum friendly with others and never give a chance to have an argument on whatever topics. Yes, obvious there may be incidents, but I prefer to resolve so nicely and with a funny approach wherein we never feel anything bad about it.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
It looks as though in your case your life is a bed of roses as no matter how good natured a person is at some point there will be occasions for an argument, specially when one is married. You truly are an exception.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
I am really happy for you that your life is smooth sailing and wish that it will continue at the same pace as it is now!
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• India
26 Apr 13
Yes, I know it well. It is the 20 years after my marriage and fortunately, we had no such issues or major talk (I can't recollect anything). A son of 17 years and a daughter with 14 years alongwith my wife is my small family. Hope there wont be any issues or problems further also. Mutual understanding and love may be the reason with less of such problems and she is a house wife and myself is the only earning member. Anyway, in life, there is no need of much time or incidents to get a major out break and problems. Hope everything will go smooth and cool for the rest of life. Have a nice weekend. thank-s
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Sometimes, it is hard to just wave the white flag and let bygones be bygones. It tales a lot of self-teaching to see things the way the other sees the situation. But if one is willing to give it another shot, why not? Pride only ruins the relationship.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
What is your approach jenny? Who sets the ball rolling in whatever situation, be it your better half (bitter? or any other.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
It's usually my husband who would talk first. I guess, I just fear of being turned down so I let him always do the first move.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
That's nice. It is rarely that men take the first lead. Keep up the good work jenny!
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Apr 13
hi allknowing I was upset that my table mate Steve who isu a grump and a fuss b udget came over to me yesterday and told me" I enjoyed meeting you but I think we all need to see new faces I am moving." That upset me but now I realized he and his new table mat both enjoy football so fine for him. I now realize I really am sort of glad he left. He was just a friend and lately his constant snapping at me fop no good reason was really wearing me down.For example Yara had come in and told us she was going to a buffet and wanted to know how many would like to join her . So steve asks me"whats that all about?" s o I told him in my normal voice and he asked me to repeat so I raised my voice nd again he asked me to repeat so this time I raise it much higer.So then he snapped at me" Why are you helling at me?"T I had not yelled at him but hes been doing this snapping things the last few days at me..So good I am glad to be rid of that.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
27 Apr 13
Since you have told us that there are seniors there Hatley, such things are quite common. It is possible that his hearing could be playing truant with him - inconsistency cannot be ruled out. Anyway I am glad for you that you will not have to face that kind of unpleasantness any more. In your case perhaps I could say 'After the storm, comes more storm, and then vanishes into thin air'
@mahatav (28)
• India
26 Apr 13
Dear, Strongest part of a long lasting relationship is "having faith". without faith no relation can last whether it is a friendship/love/marriage etc. & another strong determinant is respecting "others freedom". I do strongly believe, if you love/respect any one then let him free if he/she is yours then it will return back to you & if does't even try to return or make communication then he never belongs to you it was just a illusion. another thing I do believe helps to make relationship stronger is "listening", do manage time to listen problems of your loved one, it makes themselves feel that they matters in your life & this will make the bond stronger. Thanks Mahatav
@allknowing (130066)
• India
26 Apr 13
I think we should start a topic on how to strengthen a relationship. Why don't you start one?
@RAJASB (109)
• India
26 Apr 13
Storm always preceded and followed by calm and the calmness after the storm too fearful because the storm sets everything haywire and leaver everyone in shock. So, people cannot get relaxed in the calmness, they cannot come out of the shock all of a sudden,