In the face of critical feedback, our ego takes a hit. It’s not uncommon to feel defensive and try to rationalize our behavior, especially in the wake of certain feedback that contains painful doses of truth. People naturally would go to great lengths to protect themselves from the sting of their shortcomings, often resorting to coping mechanisms to deflect criticism.
However, avoiding the uncomfortable truths that others may stunt our personal growth. It’s important to develop a healthy approach to feedback and recognize that constructive criticism is an opportunity for self-improvement. By embracing honest feedback, we can grow and become the best versions of ourselves.
Likewise in certain relationships, many people scrutinize every word their partners say. Over-analysis has made people create a negative perception of disrespect for any discussion that spotlights their flaws even from a playful point of view. Any slight humor or communication in their relationship makes them feel foolish or insulted because of their self-perceived wisdom.
Everything is frequently attributed to disrespect because their level of education, age difference, or accomplishments are highlighted and taken into account in their interactions and conversations, making them edgy and intolerable at the slightest provocation. As a result, even their romantic relationship loses the sweetness of love expression out of concern for not upsetting their feelings.
If your feelings get hurt at the slightest and you are easily irritated by someone you claim to love and wish to spend the rest of your life with, you need to ease up and rethink!
(4) Ways On How To Make Your Relationship’s Communication Fun
- Allow room for jokes in your relationship, and don’t take everything too seriously. Having a good laugh with your partner from time to time effectively oils your relationship.
- Always try to communicate and diffuse the tension amicably even when you think you are being ridiculed by your significant other for something you know you are responsible for, for instance, perhaps you have failed in the other room or you couldn’t live up to the promise you made earlier about something.
- Be innovative with your efforts in keeping the love in your relationship alive. Don’t the relationship with unwanted toxicity, the world is already difficult enough; don’t be an asshole by making it worse.
- Always take the time to appreciate and honestly boost your partner’s ego by using supportive words and romantic compliments to win their hearts at any opportunity you get.
Most importantly, be receptive to criticism from your partner, although how it is communicated to you matters, you can always express your displeasures only after it has been communicated not in the middle of the conversation, cause only then will the communication not become confrontational and a potential argument that would have ensued be abated.