Create physical distance without threatening, controlling, or continuing the conflict.
Leaving safely means creating physical distance before conflict becomes threatening, intimidating, or harmful.
Read the story and teaching behind this skill, then come back here when you want to practice it.
Step away before saying or doing something that makes the situation worse.
Consider returning to a conversation only when contact is lawful, wanted, and you can behave differently.
Allow another person physical and emotional distance when they ask for it.