According to Psychology Today, poor communication is one of the primary reasons relationships and marriages fall apart. The situation becomes even more troubling when you find it easier to share your romantic frustrations with friends instead of opening up to your partner. Natalie Moore, a marriage and family counseling therapist, says it’s natural and “healthy” to talk to close friends about what’s been troubling you in your relationship, but this habit can turn dangerous if you don’t work directly with your partner to fix things.
“Venting about your partner to your friends can be a healthy and necessary emotional outlet, as long as you’re mindful of common pitfalls,” Moore shared with the HuffPost in an article published April 18. “Chronic complaining can become problematic in certain instances.”
On top of that, your friends might begin to feel like all you ever talk about are your relationship problems, which can put a strain on those friendships. To prevent this, here are four signs you might be oversharing about your partner during brunch with the girls, and how to break that bad habit.
