Contempt: it’s one of the most poisonous ways of communication that can ruin your relationship. It normally shows up as a result of unresolved anger that gets built up over time. But what is contempt? And how might it harm your relationship? How do you and your partner share or process anger? Contempt happens when one or both partners bottle up their anger. Instead of … [Read more...] about How Contempt Can Harm Your Relationship And What To Do About It
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How to React to Criticism Without Feeling Defensive
Have you ever gone into defensive mode after someone criticized you? You remember your walls going up, and all you want to do is shift the focus away from the critical remark. Defensiveness describes ways in which we react towards another person after they criticize us. It’s a coping mechanism that happens after being criticized. As opposed to listening to the criticism, … [Read more...] about How to React to Criticism Without Feeling Defensive