70. Criticism: The First Horseman of Relationship Apocalypse | Road of Life Podcast

Road of Life Podcast Episode 70

Ever catch yourself nitpicking your partner’s flaws?

In this episode of the Road of Life Podcast, we’re kicking off a 4-part series on the Gottmans’ Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—the biggest predictors of relationship breakdowns. First up: Criticism (the sneaky habit we all pretend isn’t that harmful).

We’re breaking down:

🔍 Why phrases like “You never listen!” slowly poison your connection.

💔 How criticism chips away at your partner’s confidence 

✨ The simple shift from attacking character (“You’re selfish”) to addressing behavior (“I felt unheard”).

🍯 The antidote: Gratitude, teamwork, and tossing “always” and “never” out the window.

We share:

✅ How to release frustration before it explodes 

✅ Why blaming others is just masked self-criticism 

✅ How we turned “You’re so lazy” into “Let’s tackle this together” 

Truth bomb: Choosing “happy” over “right” saves relationships. Petty fights aren’t worth the fallout.

Our challenge for you: Next time you feel the urge to criticize, ask: “Is this worth hurting our connection?”

PS: Share this with someone who needs to ditch the blame game.

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