Dealing with Negativity
Navigating relationships with negative partners can be challenging, especially when their behavior impacts your happiness and your children. Often, negativity stems from poor communication or past trauma, rather than personal attacks. Shifting your perspective and understanding their background may help, but focusing too much on the negativity can exacerbate the issue. Consider seeking professional help and work on your own responses to foster a healthier dynamic.In this clip
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180 - Dealing with Negative People in Our Lives
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My partner doesn't seem to think it might not be healthy or productive to allow the hurt partner to have their "moment in the spotlight" while discussing that person's hurt or concern. For example, if I come to him with something I'm sad about, he responds with comments about how I do that too, or how I do XYZ and it hurts him, or else he will bring up how he hasn't healed from the dinner with the ex. He also seems to consider every disagreement or discussion about relationship issues that need a compromise as a "fight," and he often gets very angry, starts yelling, and tells me to leave the room. What should I do in this situation?
My partner doesn't seem to think it might not be healthy or productive to allow the hurt partner to have their "moment in the spotlight" while discussing that person's hurt or concern. For example, if I come to him with something I'm sad about, he responds with comments about how I do that too, or how I do XYZ and it hurts him, or else he will bring up how he hasn't healed from the dinner with the ex. He also seems to consider every disagreement or discussion about relationship issues that need a compromise as a "fight," and he often gets very angry, starts yelling, and tells me to leave the room. Is this a healthy way to communicate in a relationship?
What are the mindset shifts that can help me not be affected by others' negative behavior, as discussed in the episode 144: Shawn Achor | Why Success and Happiness Aren't Mutually Exclusive and the clip Defending Against Negativity?