Your partner forgot your anniversary. The negative attitude says: "He doesn't care about me. This is just like my last relationship." Separate the event from the interpretation. The event is a forgotten date. The interpretation is a story you are writing. Use the "Flip the Switch" technique: "He forgot, but he is human. Let me express my hurt without attacking his character. Then, let me plan a do-over dinner." The relationship strengthens because you chose connection over resentment.
