Criticizing is one of those things we can do without realizing it. It can be disguised with phrases like – "I was only trying to help," "someone needs to tell you" or, my all-time favorite: "I just want things to be excellent." Criticism is accusatory. It finds fault. It is disapproving. None of these things are uplifting to your marriage. It’s funny; the ones we love the … [Read more...]
Hate Criticism From Your Spouse? Take It Like A Champ
by Tara Pringle Jefferson Now, to be clear, I'm not talking about abusive criticism, but rather comments and concerns raised by your spouse in response to something they perceive as detrimental to the relationship. Got it? The other day, my husband and I got into an argument about something (can't even remember what it was now) and I paused in the middle of it. … [Read more...]