“Why don’t you ever pick up your clothes? Could you please just listen to me for once?” How did you react to reading the statements above? Does it sound like nagging? Nagging is a relationship problem that could lead to more serious problems if it is not addressed. Nagging might be funny in sit coms,…

Something is really bothering you. So you complain. Complaints are about the difference we see between our expectations and reality. We expect something and then it doesn’t come true. But does complaining really help? After all, it is  easy to complain and it comes naturally to many of us. Has complaining  become a habit like brushing your teeth? Are you so used…

Have you ever said something like, “You could do a lot more around the house to help me?” If so, you join the rest of us who find ourselves complaining about our partner or someone else in our lives. Complainers are usually considered nags or whiners. Complainers feel good for the moment, but often feel more negative feelings…

There is no place like home for the holidays unless it is filled with family members who seem to have nothing better to do then criticize or complain. So to maintain a little peace on earth, think about how you want to respond to the family digs. Here are a few examples: 1) Does Rachel…

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