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Don’t use extremes

Don’t use extremes

Accusations such as “you always…” or “you never…” drain the flavor out of a relationship, making your partner feel like a zero. 

Use criticism with pin-point accuracy and avoid the collateral damage that comes from the sweeping generalizations.

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