How to Deal With Relationship Conflict without Fantasizing About Killing Yourself Out of Spite

While those bloodsoaked daydreams might feel like a sweet escape, actually killing yourself would make YOU seem like the crazy one when we all know THEY are. So here are some simple steps to help you cope!

1.  Communicate Openly (Instead of Having an Open Casket)

Honest communication is hard and imagining your partner’s tear-streaked face by your graveside is easy. Don’t be a loser and take the easy way out by leaping off a building. Be a winner and take the leap of telling them how you’re feeling.

2. Listen Actively While Screaming Silently

Active listening means really hearing what your partner is saying. Try to focus on their words instead of planning the way they’ll find you in a mangled heap on the pavement. Remember, their perspective right now is just as important as it would be to hear them scream your name while standing behind yellow tape.

3. Seek Compromise, Not Revenge

Love is about compromise, not vengeance. Rather than plotting to overdose on sleeping pills just to make them feel bad, try finding a middle ground. It’s less dramatic but much more effective.

4. Think About Why You’re Together (Not The Order of Speakers at your Funeral)

Focus on the wonderful moments that brought you together in the first place, even though you really want to have your childhood best friend write your eulogy.

5. Journal Anything Other Than A Draft of your Suicide Note

Journaling is the best way to get your emotions out of your head and onto paper. Maybe instead of jotting down, “It was all Nick’s fault. I just wanted to be enough for him,” you could write down 3 things you’re looking forward to.

That’s it! Now you can live a long happy life with your partner! That is unless they start talking to their ex behind your back. Then you should definitely do it.