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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 31 MIN

12: How to stop toxic criticism from ruining your marriage – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 2

from The He Wants She Wants Marriage Podcast · host Mark Usher and Matilde Crocini

How is criticism impacting your relationship? Has feedback become a game of who shouts the loudest in your marriage? Do you feel ignored in your relationship when you give feedback? And do you feel in turn constantly criticised when your partner speaks to you? The thing is, your partner is probably ignoring your feedback, leading you to turn up the volume and falling into criticism. And you might be doing the same too. And this table tennis of criticism between husband and wife puts a real strain in communication. Common marriage advice is to transform toxic criticism into constructive criticism. But this only gets you so far. What we know is that all criticism is toxic and that there's a different, more effective way to transform communication in your relationship so that instead of feeling unseen you both get to be listened. No need to shout anymore! In this episode we offer simple and clear examples of how to transform toxic criticism into constructive feedback that truly lands, forever transforming your relationship from a war of unmet needs into a happy marriage. Share this episode with your partner and unlock even better results together!If you enjoyed this episode follow, subscribe and leave a review. It truly helps us reaching more listeners that, just like you, want to unlock the full potential in long-term relationship.Chapters:00:00:00 is all criticism toxic?00:04:25 Transforming Explicit criticism with "A part of me..."00:08:26 Overcoming "Always" and "Never" as unhelpful way of communicating00:13:05 Stop comparing: communicate your needs directly00:18:48 Eliminate "Should" statements for deeper connection00:25:11 The damage of sarcasm and hidden humour in relationship00:27:48 The formula to transform communication in your marriageRelated episode: Ep11: 4 traits that will doom your marriage if you don’t act – Marriage Apocalypse Series, Part 1YouTube video Ep11: 4 traits that will doom your marriage if you don’t act – Marriage Apocalypse Series, Part 1Track 1253823– Monetization ID: 9HWIVQATIQUJECP3.#marriagepodcast #relationshipadvise #bethehusbandshebragsabout #emotionalintimacy #intimacy #husbandandwife #relatioshipcoaching

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