Chapter
The Importance of Sleep in Relationships
16:04 - 21:34 (05:29)
Not getting enough sleep can negatively impact a relationship and increase the likelihood of arguments and fights. Expressing complaints in a healthy way can reduce the build-up of suppressed anger and prevent contempt from poisoning a relationship.
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Lack of sleep can lead to less warmth and more fighting in relationships, even when only one partner is affected.
16:04 - 19:45 (03:41)
Summary
Lack of sleep can lead to less warmth and more fighting in relationships, even when only one partner is affected. Sleep also plays a role in arguments, as we may displace our feelings onto our partner due to frustration with other situations or people.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep in Relationships
Episode22. What are we fighting for - The Psychology of Conflict
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Expressing complaints instead of criticisms is an important component of a healthy relationship and reduces the likelihood of built-up suppressed anger.
19:45 - 21:34 (01:48)
Summary
Expressing complaints instead of criticisms is an important component of a healthy relationship and reduces the likelihood of built-up suppressed anger. Criticism of personality rather than behavior or action can lead to contempt which is poisonous for any relationship.