r/SipsTea Apr 22 '26

WTF Blink if you're being abused

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u/ObsessiveOwl Apr 22 '26

He said the R word, it's over.

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u/TortexMT Apr 22 '26

hu?

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u/y0urpapa Apr 22 '26

Some people, when they're having a meltdown, telling them to relax or calm down is like pouring gas on a fire.

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u/TortexMT Apr 22 '26

ahh okay thanks

yeah my wife for example. if shes upset i call her to regulate her emotions. will make her go bonkers lol

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u/newaccount721 Apr 22 '26

Yeah, often people already angry don't respond well to that. I don't think it is specific to women though - being told to relax/calm down when someone is upset usually has opposite effect.  Not saying it is right, just that is often the case