Hmmm… are you interested in the rest of the sentence? Thought so. I became a family therapist because statements like this intrigued me.<\/p>\n
Well, if you must know… the full sentence is “my husband always tells me that he loves me.” Yes, really.<\/p>\n
But how many people start that sentence (and yes, it can be “husband” or “wife”) and end it with something not quite so nice?<\/p>\n
And we hear things about their spouse that are not complimentary. Sometimes it’s a one time thing, and sometimes people complain repeatedly.<\/p>\n
Here’s the problem:<\/p>\n
1. The listener is in no position to solve the problem<\/p>\n
2. The speaker may be upset temporarily, but the listener may take the complaining to mean that there is real trouble in the relationship.<\/p>\n
3. The listener may draw negative and lasting conclusions about the speaker or the spouse.<\/p>\n
4. The listener may take the disclosure as permission to complain about his\/her own spouse.<\/p>\n
Can you see where this is going? It’s not going anywhere good.<\/p>\n
When couples have issues with one another, they should be worked out between them. If they find it difficult, there are any number of self-help books, seminars, and yes, therapists to help them.<\/p>\n
But please– if you’re angry with your spouse, don’t broadcast it. I can guarantee that it will come back to bite you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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