Apple Contacts crashes any time I use it

Hello:

Apple Contacts on my Mac crashes any time I try to do anything with it. I also cannot save new contacts from Apple Mail to Contacts like I used to. I think these problems began after upgrading to OS Ventura.

Help please!

Thank you

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 26, 2023 10:43 PM

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picas

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Jan 26, 2023 11:01 PM in response to PeterR

Try using Contacts in safe mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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