Top Reasons Couples Stop Listening To Each Other

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All statements are critical

“Those pants don’t match that shirt.” “You shouldn’t talk to your mom that way.” “You should stand up to your boss more.” “I read the draft of your screenplay—the dialogue needs to be tightened up a lot.” When we care about someone, we can accidentally show that by becoming critical. We just want them to have the best life, and so we point out ways they can do that, but it can all come off as criticism.

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