# Navigate a relationship conflict or conversation

Perspective and words for a hard conversation with a partner, friend, or family member.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/navigate-a-relationship-conflict-or-conversation

## Prompt

```text
Help me with a relationship situation.

**Who:** [partner / friend / parent / sibling / coworker]
**What's happening:** [SITUATION — as factually as I can]
**How I feel and what I need:** [FEELINGS / NEEDS]
**What I think they feel and need:** [MY GUESS]
**What I want:** [repair, set a boundary, understand them, decide whether to continue]

Help me:
1. See the situation from both sides fairly.
2. Identify the underlying needs (not just positions).
3. Plan what to say: an opening line, "I" statements, how to listen, and how to respond if it escalates.
4. Decide on a boundary if I need one, and how to hold it kindly.

If there's any abuse, threat, or control involved, tell me so clearly and point me to support resources rather than "communication tips".
```

## What to fill in

- partner / friend / parent / sibling / coworker
- SITUATION — as factually as I can
- FEELINGS / NEEDS
- MY GUESS

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