Article: You made a choice to do it (or not do it). It comes right back to your impulsive actions or willful inaction, your failure to respect her and your relationship and your willingness to hurt in to pursue something else that you felt mattered only to you. Whether you've had an affair, embezzled the household savings, committed harm against her, sullied her reputation, or whatever, the same issue lies at the heart of your actionsyou made a bad choice and you lacked respect. You must truly want to restore what you had or at least start over. If you feel compelled to do so out of reasons beyond your own wishes (such as being pressured by family or social obligations), then it is possible you haven't learned your lesson and whatever you did will only rear its head again later. Instead, you must want to restore what you both had because it matters to you. You cannot gain back another person's trust when you feel compelled to lay any, some or all of the "blame" on that other person. Telling your wife that she seemed "too busy, too preoccupied, too bored, too shopping addicted, whatever", you are just making excuses for your behavior. This isn't about how she was failing to meet your expectations; you've destroyed her expectations of you, so this is all about rebuilding a broken foundation. Do not make it seem as if she was the cause, in any way. If you do that, she won't see your attempts to regain trust as genuine. End the affair, get a job to repay the lost funds, get counseling for your violent tendencies, get counseling for your sexual addition or pornography usage, etc. Whatever the problem, seek out and actually put in place the solution needed to stop the reason for the breach of trust. Without this positive sign of your willingness to make changes, she won't have any reason to trust that you have changed and are setting forth a new course. Cease all involvement with anyone that has been an issue. Even if you've been the flirty type when interacting with others, keep the flirting to a minimum. Explain what you have done, why you accept the blame for what you have done and set forth exactly what it is that you are now doing to restore her faith in you. This will require courageous honesty on your behalf, as well as a willingness to listen to what she has to say in return. She will probably have a lot to say but even if all she does is listen, respect her choice of reaction and simply be there for her. You cannot fix "her" feelingsshe is entitled to them, so listen and learn. Let her know every day that you have time to listen to anything she has to say. No interruption or arguments about what's being said; just listen.
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Acknowledge that you have lost your wife's trust because of something you did (or did not do). Consider whether you really want to regain your wife's trust. Be prepared to accept your wrongdoing. Deal with whatever you did wrong. Talk to your wife.

Problem: Article: Ideally, you and whomever you're arguing with can conclude the conversation on a positive note. In order for this to occur, you'll likely both need to adjust your positions and metaphorically give up a bit of ground. Be sure you understand the perspective or position of the other person. There may be more to what they're saying than you've considered. Be clear and direct about your own position, and make sure you are clearly understood. Offer possibilities that consider both person's contributions. Especially in regards to matters of opinion, understand that many minor arguments simply do not need to be resolved. Even if a perfect compromise doesn't present itself, respectfully communicating your needs to one another can help keep a disagreement from worsening into a more serious argument. Make sure you both have the opportunity to clearly and calmly state what you feel needs to happen. Respectfully and quietly listen to the person you're arguing with state their needs as well. Only after you each understand that the other needs can you talk flexibly about solutions that might give each of you enough of what is needed. As a general rule, questions will help move an argument towards a resolution much better than statements. More to the point, questions will help you both recognize the root cause of the argument, which must happen before you're able to resolve the conflict. Questions can be simple and straightforward, such as: "Why are you upset?" or "Do you understand why I am upset?" More generally, if it becomes clear that you are not on the same page, consider asking, "How are you seeing this situation?" Recognize that you don't need to and likely will not agree with everything everyone says. You do need to listen. Allow them to say their piece, while facing them and affirming that you are listening with positive body language. Allowing one another to speak will also help you both feel heard. Re-affirm that you are listening by saying things like "I get that," or "I understand." After listening to someone's response to a question, paraphrase what they said and repeat it back to them, to make sure you're both on the same page. In the interest of resolving an argument, and simply in terms of having a respectful conversation, you must admit your responsibility for an argument that has developed. "I" statements can help you reflect and verbalize your acknowledgement. Admit negative sentiments or feelings by saying, "I'm feeling pretty uncomfortable about this right now." Avoid statements that may sound as though you're blaming the other person about the argument, such as, "You seem upset about this." When recognizing your own fault in allowing an argument to escalate, avoid all accusatory language by focusing on how you're feeling.
Summary: Be ready to compromise. Take note of each other's needs. Ask about anything that is unclear. Listen! Acknowledge your role in the argument.

Inspect your cut to see if it is deep enough to require stitches, or if you can treat it at home. If the wound is gaping, jagged, or exposing muscle or fat, see a doctor as soon as possible. The cut should be stitched within a few hours to reduce the risk of infection or scarring. It is important to remember to wash your hands before touching your cut or scrape to avoid infection. Wet and lather your hands with an antibacterial soap, then scrub for twenty seconds and rinse. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Shallow cuts and scrapes will usually stop bleeding on their own. If bleeding persists, apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth. If possible, elevate the wound to help stop the bleeding. Rinse the wound gently with clean, drinking-quality tap water. Wash the surrounding area with a gentle soap and water, avoiding the actual open wound, and pat it dry with a clean cloth or piece of gauze. Sterilize a pair of tweezers by cleaning them with alcohol, then use them to remove any dirt or debris that might be stuck to your cut. If dirt or debris remain in the cut, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Avoid using hydrogen peroxide or iodine to clean the wound, as they can further damage the tissue around your wound and make it harder to heal. Shallow cuts or scrapes can heal on their own, but adding an antibiotic ointment can speed up the process. Purchase an ointment (such as Bacitracin ) at your local pharmacy. Apply a thin layer to your cut after cleaning and drying it thoroughly. Once the wound is dry, cover it with a bandage. Alternatively, cover the area with a small piece of gauze and attach the gauze to your skin with medical tape. The bandage should be changed whenever it gets wet or dirty, or if blood soaks through. The dressing can be removed after a few days, once the cut has closed itself.
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Assess how bad the cut is. Wash your hands. Apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Clean the cut. Put on antibiotic ointment. Cover the wound.