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Defensive listening can be very damaging to a relationship. Learn how to deal with it in a healthy way. So that you can get more acknowledgment and validation from your partner.

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Changing your words will change your relationship. "You-statements" show no ownership of emotions but rather blame, accuse and assume the receiver. "You-statements" make your partner feel defensive and resentful. An "I-statememts" on the other hand, is to express how you feel inside, "I-statements" reduce hostility and defensiveness. When using "I-statements" you take responsibility for the part you played in the disagreement and display the openness for deep listening and resolution. I Statements, Deep Listening, Relationship Lessons, Relationship Therapy, Healthy Communication, I Am Statements, Relationship Advice Quotes, Relationship Psychology, Healthy Relationship Tips

Changing your words will change your relationship. "You-statements" show no ownership of emotions but rather blame, accuse and assume the receiver. "You-statements" make your partner feel defensive and resentful. An "I-statememts" on the other hand, is to express how you feel inside, "I-statements" reduce hostility and defensiveness. When using "I-statements" you take responsibility for the part you played in the disagreement and display the openness for deep listening and resolution.

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