These 6 Types of Dysfunctional Communication Are Ruining Your Relationship
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Julia Austin
Name-calling
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Name-calling is never productive. It is only hurtful. When your partner does something you feel is selfish or inconsiderate, consider using those same terms to communicate how you feel. You could say, “You’re being selfish, or I feel like you’re being inconsiderate. “If you choose to go with, “You’re an asshole,” instead, you can’t really move the conversation forward. Nobody likes being called dismissive, character-condemning names. And the reality is that you probably don’t think your partner is an asshole, a b***h, or a similar name. You wouldn’t be with them if you truly felt that those words defined their character. When a conflict arises, name the problematic behaviors – but don’t engage in name-calling.
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