1. Possessiveness: Trust and respect boundaries.
2. Competition: Focus on teamwork and mutual support.
3. Criticism: Practice constructive feedback and empathy.
4. Comparison: Appreciate your unique relationship.
5. Selfishness: Cultivate compromise and understanding.
6. Dishonesty: Foster transparency and open communication.
7. Pride: Embrace humility and willingness to apologize.
8. Unforgiveness: Practice forgiveness and letting go.
9. Lack of accountability: Take responsibility for actions.
10. Emotional unavailability: Prioritize emotional intimacy.
11. Disrespect: Treat each other with kindness and respect.
12. Conditional love: Love unconditionally.
13. Unrealistic expectations: Communicate and set realistic goals.
1. Defensiveness: Listen actively and respond thoughtfully.
2. Passive-aggressiveness: Address issues directly.
1. Blame-shifting: Take ownership of mistakes.
1. Emotional manipulation: Communicate openly and honestly.
2. Control: Respect each other’s autonomy.
3. Resentment: Address issues before they escalate.
4. Lack of gratitude: Cultivate appreciation.
Replacing these attitudes with positive ones can strengthen your marriage.
Positive attitudes to cultivate:
1. Empathy and understanding
2. Open communication
3. Mutual respect
4. Trust and loyalty
5. Compromise and flexibility
6. Forgiveness and letting go
7. Emotional intelligence
8. Teamwork and cooperation
9. Gratitude and appreciation
10. Unconditional love
