What You Say
There are some things I say before having a “discussion” with my spouse that are sure to get things off on the wrong foot. Take for instance this one, “You never.” I have come a long way in not using those words. But I remember how batty they used to drive my husband. How could I possibly take one moment, one experience and turn it into “you never”? It was unfair and exaggerated. Another terrible way to start a discussion is with this: “I told you this would happen.” The words “I told you” are very demeaning. They sound like … Continue reading