The damage caused by a one-night stand cannot be ignored. No matter how it is revealed, it will have a very explosive impact on both parties. However, there are still some ways to help reduce the damage. The simplest way is to take the initiative to confess. However, how to confess also requires skills.

How does a man repair a relationship after a one-night stand

1. The starting point for confession should be clear

Make sure that when you confess your "crimes", your starting point is to improve the relationship with each other, rather than just to relieve yourself of the guilt in your heart.

2. Never admit to an affair in anger.

Force yourself to calm down and tell the other person at a later time. Just emphasize that you have something important to tell him or her.

3. The timing of confession is very important.

Before confessing, measure whether your significant other's current self-esteem is high or low, and whether he or she is experiencing other pressures or critical matters to face. If so, hold off on informing for now and actively seek professional help at this stage.

4. You must do something to make your lover believe that you are still in love.

For example: You can mention the good times you two spent together to make him or her believe what you said. Don't face this matter in a tough or indifferent way.

5. Continuous conversations with sincerity.

Even if it takes hours and hours of effort, keep talking as long as the other person is willing to continue. Don't shut the person up initially, and watch for possible meltdowns.

6. You must answer questions related to your lover sincerely, but you don’t have to explain it too carefully.

If you hide something and don't answer, your partner will keep these questions in their mind, imagine things to be worse, and suffer from it. Remember, don't defend your lover, be prepared for your partner to attack your lover, and don't fight back with anger.

7. Anticipate possible bad results in advance.

Expect in advance that there may be tears, anger, horror, retorts, etc. Even if you regret and apologize for the incident, don't imagine that the other person will easily forgive you.

8. Be sure to keep the conversation going and don't allow yourself to retreat into silence when things progress.

We know that the reason why many people choose one-night stands instead of discussing their feelings with their significant other is because they are not good at expressing their inner thoughts.

9. Be honest when talking about whether you want to end a one-night stand.

In order to restore your partner's confidence in you and repair the damaged relationship, you need to know that this behavior must stop.