When your partner has anger management issues, it can
affect your relationship in a million different ways. You may feel like you
have to walk on eggshells around them to prevent provoking their anger. There
are times when you may even feel that their angry outbursts are your fault,
even if they were triggered by another stressor in their lives.
Anger problems within a relationship can cause serious
strain. It may even end up ruining the relationship. If your partner is ordered
by a judge to take anger management courses, it may be the one thing you needed
to save the relationship. But you may be
wondering, “How can I support them while they take online anger
management courses?”
Stay Calm
When your partner becomes angry, the most important thing
for you to do is remain calm. Answering their anger with more anger will only
exacerbate the situation. As your partner goes through their classes, they will
be learning ways to manage their anger. If you remain calm, the anger will
subside much more quickly. If you unknowingly create additional turbulence at
home, it could throw them off-track.
Practice
Constructive Communication
Sometimes your partner may react angrily if they think
you aren’t listening to them, or appreciating them. That’s where effective
communication comes in. Listen carefully to what they are saying, and then
respond in a way that shows you listened and understood. Sometimes simply
validating their emotions is enough to calm them down. Try to understand what
they need and communicate it back to them so that they know you heard. This
encourages them to tell you how they feel in a calmer manner the next time
there is an issue.
These are just a few tips you can use to help your
partner as they go through court ordered anger management courses.
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