{"id":2460,"date":"2019-03-22T08:25:01","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T13:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2020-10-17T15:22:41","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T20:22:41","slug":"remove-criticism-from-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/remove-criticism-from-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Remove Toxic Criticism From Your Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Focusing on other\u2019s faults is a natural human behavior. It\u2019s called the negativity bias. But criticism is a behavior that can be incredibly damaging to your relationships\u2014especially your marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This toxic behavior can be difficult to recognize because it often becomes second nature. Over time, it may even start to become your \u201cpersonal brand,\u201d per se.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you build a reputation for being critical or condescending, people may avoid having a conversation or sharing personal information with you. Or, they may simply avoid you altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your marriage, your partner may attempt to steer clear of you as well. But, your relationship doesn\u2019t have to remain in the negative rut. Here\u2019s how to put a stop to this behavior and heal your marriage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Identify Condescending and Criticizing Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, because condescending and criticizing habits frequently become second nature, it may be difficult to identify them. With mindful observation, however, you can successfully pinpoint whether these harmful habits are at work in your own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, since criticism easily rolls off our tongues, make a point to listen to what you say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n