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Small Repair Within 24 Hours

After a fight, don't wait — a small repair gesture within 24h saves the bond.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Prevent unrepaired wound accumulation via a small repair within 24h.

Steps

  1. 1
    After the fight, wait for pulse calm (~1h).
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Silent escalation (the icy wall) stops.

Evidence base

School: Gottman Method

Founders: John Gottman (2015)

Gottman — Repair Attempts: small initiation within 24h strongly predicts relationship stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Small Repair Within 24 Hours" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced with another person in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Small Repair Within 24 Hours"?
Silent escalation (the icy wall) stops. In the short term: He later initiates the same pattern.
Is "Small Repair Within 24 Hours" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Gottman Method (John Gottman (2015)). Gottman — Repair Attempts: small initiation within 24h strongly predicts relationship stability.
Is "Small Repair Within 24 Hours" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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