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Toxic Relationships: How to Cope with a Critical 1xbet sports betting

Toxic Relationships: How to Cope with a Critical 1xbet sports betting

By Sarah L. Wesch, Ph.D.

Everyone knows someone who 1xbet sports betting be highly critical of others; how we manage these relationships 1xbet sports betting make a big difference, at least for our own mental health. Spending time with someone who is constantly criticizing others 1xbet sports betting be exhausting and damaging to one's own self-esteem. Here are some strategies for dealing with someone who exhibits this personality trait.

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Try repeating back what 1xbet sports betting just heard to the person. The person might not realize that what she or he said sounded critical.
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Set a boundary. If 1xbet sports betting have let the person know, repeatedly, about how her or his critical statements make 1xbet sports betting feel, it may be time to set a boundary with this person. 1xbet sports betting can do this by telling them that it's just too difficult for 1xbet sports betting to spend much time with them due to their criticism.

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Try pointing out good characteristics about the 1xbet sports betting who is being criticized. This alone can sometimes remind the critical 1xbet sports betting that the he or she is being negative and can change the tone of the conversation.
Share your feelings. It can be useful to say "1xbet sports betting know, when I hear 1xbet sports betting saying these things about our friend Jane, I feel uncomfortable/bored/irritated. It even makes me wonder what 1xbet sports betting might say about me when I'm not around."
Distance yourself. Sometimes ignoring the critic by changing the topic, not responding or even walking away can help a send the message that 1xbet sports betting aren't interested in hearing negative things about others.

If 1xbet sports betting need more help with relationships, come to KSU Counseling and Psychological Services. We have both individual and group therapy to help with these types of relationship concerns.