What if you provide a complaint but your partner takes it as criticism and immediately gets defensive?
2024-03-23 14:01:33
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Robert Yoder :
Knowing the difference is soooooo important. This is often where communication dissolves.
2024-03-23 12:53:13
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fruitfaërie :
He did both. But always told me I was rude or mean for changing tone or not acting a specific way & turned it around on me for not “holding space for his emotions”.
2024-12-30 04:15:07
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C.H :
I struggle with identifying how I feel other than annoyed and not prioritised and I'm worried I'm critical because I can't identify my feelings or what I need.
2024-03-23 13:07:37
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Skinbypam :
My parter considers anything I say that isn’t “you’re wonderful” as criticism .
2024-03-27 17:49:48
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Melissahascheckedin :
the magic word "I hear you" say that instead of "relax" and a dialog can start I think 🤔
2024-03-23 12:45:40
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Tara :
so saying "I feel disconnected from you" isn't a criticism?
2024-03-23 19:27:28
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oh.buoy :
He would criticize and any time I asked for an example of how I was behaving like xyz he’d get mad and accuse me of being manipulative.
2024-04-04 18:05:30
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KlaZil :
What if I complain or criticize and he turns it around and straight goes to what I did wrong before that lead to my complaint or criticism?
2024-10-02 07:40:44
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MW :
What to do if those types of rational words don’t work, and ur only choice is to be silent and take it
2024-03-23 15:15:18
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Denise Bond :
my husband says I complain so then I say ok.. so how should I handle things when I'm unhappy about something? just keep it to myself?
2024-03-24 13:59:52
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Kimberly Irving :
I wish you were my counselor
2024-03-27 02:25:06
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Leah Kałka 🍉 :
what about when they think anytime you being vulnerable and asking for changed behaviour is criticism 😔
2024-03-23 14:01:13
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Adam Heath :
Jimmy, I've tried to express to my partner that I don't like when she criticizes my character, or makes judgments about my motive, but that I'm welcome to hear how a behavior made her feel, and she
2024-04-14 00:22:09
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Baileyy:)👑 :
This is so helpful. I’m so glad you can explain everything so well! Thank you
2024-03-23 19:16:38
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user3552041702443 :
I love you & your content, one small note, you listed something like 5 things & then said ‘& 2.’😻
2024-03-23 14:21:35
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Shay Shay :
Do you work Biblical theology about sin in our hearts that cause our behavior choices?
2024-03-26 13:58:04
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toriogren :
He says I’m mean, but cannot tell me when or how. I’m selfish, but cannot identify about what or when. He says I am awful to people, but cannot say to whom, where, or when.
2024-03-28 00:50:17
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Staffymadwoman :
You are a good looking guy but I find your voice captivating, my focus is on your beautiful voice....just wanted to share that 🥰
2024-05-01 08:48:31
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Dawn Rishárd, M.A. :
It’s much better to come with a solution to the issue/challenge. “I’d really appreciate it if/when you do…” No defensiveness. Team spirit. We are help-mates trying to make each other’s life better. 💖
2024-04-16 21:28:01
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anxiouspotatogirl :
I've tried doing this and asking him to shape into more "I feel" statements. then I get "I feel YOU..." 😮💨
2024-03-25 22:04:49
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❯❯❯❯❯ :
This is good. Thank you
2024-03-27 13:32:20
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Laura :
My husband ignores and invalidates my complaints and acts like I’m criticizing. Then I lose my temper and do start criticizing. Vicious cycle.
2024-03-25 14:00:53
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Beau P :
What if your spouse is defensive about everything?
2024-03-27 22:55:39
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Kurtis Nicols :
I find that if I try and stay regulated and calm and try to get to the heart of the criticism it only makes them more angry that I'm not participating in the angry back and forth.
2024-04-25 03:07:53
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