1. Criticism
Criticism is staging the problem in a relationship as a character flaw in a partner.
Do the opposite: point a finger at yourselves and have a very gentle way of starting up the discussion, minimizing the problem and talking about what you feel and what you need.
Criticism is staging the problem in a relationship as a character flaw in a partner.
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2. Defensiveness
This is responding to relationship issues by counterattacking or whining.
Defensiveness which is a natural reaction to being criticized.
It takes two forms: counterattacking or acting like an innocent victim and whining.
This is responding to relationship issues by counterattackin
Defensiveness which is a natural reaction to being criticized.
It takes two forms: counterattackin
3. Contempt
It’s the #1 predictor of breakups. Contempt is acting like you’re a better person than they are.
Contempt is talking down to their partner.
Being insulting or acting superior.
It is predicted that a number of illnesses emanates in the body of the recipient of contempt.
It’s the #1 predictor of breakups. Contempt is acting like you’re a better person than they are.
Contempt is talking down to their partner.
Being insulting or acting superior.
It is predicted that a number of illnesses emanates in the body of the recipient of contempt.
4. Stonewalling
It’s shutting down or tuning out.
It passively tells your partner, “I don’t care.”
And 85% of the time it’s guys who do this.
It’s shutting down or tuning out.
It passively tells your partner, “I don’t care.”
And 85% of the time it’s guys who do this.
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