- Be mad at me, but don't insult me. Anger is not a ticket to speak carelessly
- Be mad at me, but tell me why you are mad. Don't assume I know
- Be mad at me, but don't broadcast it to others. Cover me
- Be mad at me, but don't forget the many good things about me. Be objective and fair
- Be mad at me, but also remember the many other times I have forgiven you
- Be mad at me, but don't give me silent treatment. Keep the communication lines open
- Be mad at me, but don't use it as an excuse to cheat on me
- Be mad at me, but don't hurt me to even the score. Love doesn't revenge
- Be mad at me, but don't stay mad for long. Let's sort this out quickly
- Be mad at me, but don't stop praying for me. I still need your prayers
- Be mad at me, but don't threaten to quit what we have. Ending it is not the solution
- Be mad at me, but don't punish me using sex. Let's keep intimacy special, don't weaponize it
- Be mad at me, but don't keep reminding me of things you said you forgave me for
- Be mad at me, but don't develop a bad attitude or view of yourself. I take responsibility for offending you, let's make us work
