Tag: criticism
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4 Relationship Behaviors That Can Break Your Partner’s Heart
When you care about someone, the last thing you want to do is hurt them or break their heart. However, some relationship behaviors can do that even if you don’t realize it’s happening. Knowing the behaviors can help you address issues within your relationship and help you both find happiness. Experts believe that four relationship…
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5 Reasons Why People Become Offended (And 5 Tips on Taking Criticism)
When people become offended, they might react negatively. Whether they are straightforward with their upset feelings or act out passive-aggressively, they might not take disapproval well. Some people might even try to retaliate when they feel insulted by something. While people might become offended, the intent is often not antagonistic or malicious. Their comments or…
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5 Best Ways To Give And Receive Positive Criticism
Have you ever had a hard time understanding how to engage with feedback? Do you feel like whenever you try to help someone by giving positive criticism, you just hurt them? Or that you have no idea how to receive and implement feedback? Whenever it comes to criticism, whether you receive or give it, you…
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5 Toxic Behaviors That Are Considered Normal, But Aren’t
We all know people with toxic traits. It’s easy to avoid the worst of it all and not take it to heart when you know someone’s behavior is harmful. But what happens when you can’t be positive that someone is toxic? Many unacceptable actions have become normalized and acceptable in our society, even though they’re…
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10 Signs Your Quest for Perfection Has Gone Too Far
Perfectionists see themselves as ambitious people. But too often, they cross the line being driven by anxiety or a lack of self-esteem. How do you know when your quest for perfection has gone too far? Here are 10 signs that indicate you’ve lost control. What is perfection? Although perfection looks inviting, most people know that…
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Why No One Likes Advice Without Asking for It
Giving unsolicited advice isn’t as helpful as you may think it is. The other person may become offended, irritated, or frustrated with you and your well-meant tips. These feelings are normal, as it seems that most people don’t like guidance unless they have asked for it. People like unsolicited advice even less when they feel…