How The Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting Dynamic Ruins Marriages

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The good cop thinks the bad cop is negative

The good cop believes that the bad cop is negative. Rather than viewing her concerns as intelligent, responsible, and caring, he sees them as cynical. The bad cop wants the good cop to keep a closer eye on the kids at the playground in case of kidnappers. The good cop thinks the bad cop has a negative view of humanity.