In general TRP advises on being stoic, assuming leadership in the relationship, and only rewarding your partner if she behaves well.

So when you happen to be in the wrong - say you fucked up, or said something you can't take back - what is the best way to deal with that situation?

Normally, the aura of control, of cool, calm, collected frame goes out the window - they stop believing you are it. The power dynamic of them looking at you for leadership also changes when the leader is as flawed as the follower.