Break This Annoying Habit And Watch Your Marriage Grow

Want A Happier Marriage? Stop Asking Your Partner To "Show The Receipts" ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Oct. 5, 2023 Have you ever found yourself being told by your partner that you do something that bothers them, and responded with a phrase like: “Tell me exactly when I’ve done that?” Have you even asked them to itemize their observations, making them, in essence, “show you the receipts?” Odds are you probably have. And you need to break the habit. Asking someone to ‘show the receipts,’ therapists say, is a frequent source of stress for relationships and “one of the most invalidating things you can say to your partner when they discuss their feelings.” Here’s how to avoid the defensive temptation — and a better way to respond. ADVICE [Want A Happier Marriage? Stop Asking Your Partner To "Show The Receipts"]( Asking someone to give you immediate proof of a problem they’ve shared is invaliding and hurtful. [Here’s a better path forward.]( [READ THIS STORY]( You want to respond to the emotional content of what your partner is expressing, and not the words themselves. FURTHER READING [How To Make Someone Truly Feel Heard]( [How To Be More Vulnerable In Your Relationships]( [9 Signs You’re A Bad Listener]( NEURODIVERSITY [Did Your Kid Get Diagnosed With ADHD? You Should Get Tested, Too.]( ADHD comes with a strong genetic component. [So if your kid has ADHD, there’s a good chance you also could.]( [READ THIS STORY]( PARENTING [Dolphin Parenting Is Definitely Not As Silly As It Sounds]( Don’t pay too much attention to the name. This parenting style is [set apart by its emphasis on discovery and exploration.]( [READ THIS STORY]( PARTY PLANS [How To Throw A Party For Adults That Won't Bore The Heck Out of Kids]( Advice from [party planners, personal chefs, and parents who’ve been there.]( [READ THIS STORY]( $$$ [In These 28 States, Child Care Is More Expensive Than College]( [How does your state stack up?]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.