Dating for Grownups

Reacting vs Responding

todayJuly 29, 2026

Background

Reacting is immediate.
Responding is intentional.
A reaction says:
“You never listen!”
A response says:
“I don’t feel heard right now.”
A reaction tries to win.
A response tries to understand.
The next time emotions run high…
Pause.
Breathe.
Then ask yourself:
“Will my next sentence build a bridge… or build a wall?”

Written by: Karlien Kruger

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