How to complain well

The instrumental complaint is used to solve problems - for example, confronting your partner about overspending. This type of complaint focuses on the impact of the problem and creating a plan for change.

Guide for complaining:

• Limit your complaining to avoid dampening moods.
• Complain only when you can affect real and positive change.
• Consider if a different strategy to complaining will work.
• Limit your exposure to complaining.