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> Relationship therapists teach couples to use "I" language vs "you" language to express feelings On the other hand, when a statement is made about you ("what
by Udik 6y ago
> Relationship therapists teach couples to use "I" language vs "you" language to express feelings
On the other hand, when a statement is made about you ("what you did is wrong") you always have a chance to discuss the facts. When a statement is made about personal feelings ("I feel offended by what you did") no discussion is possible any more: I can counter your interpretation of facts, but I cannot possibly argue about your stated feelings. You won, period. This seems to me the danger of the "I language".
- loudtieblahblah 6y agoThe point is to work towards mutualism. I language assumes you're both interested in moving forward together. If you're not interested in moving forward together then I or you language doesn't really matter.