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Nitpicking in relationship: Getting to the root causes

Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST
  • From need for control to unresolved conflicts, here are a few root causes of nitpicking.
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Finding minor faults in a relationship and being too fussy about them all the time is referred to as nitpicking. "Working towards a healthier relationship can be challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Nitpicking your partner is destructive and prevents intimacy from growing," wrote Therapist Benjamin Ekorhi. Here are some of the root causes of nitpicking in a relationship.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST

Finding minor faults in a relationship and being too fussy about them all the time is referred to as nitpicking. "Working towards a healthier relationship can be challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Nitpicking your partner is destructive and prevents intimacy from growing," wrote Therapist Benjamin Ekorhi. Here are some of the root causes of nitpicking in a relationship.(Unsplash)

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Being insecure about the partner in the relationship can lead to the other person being fussy about everything in the relationship. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST

Being insecure about the partner in the relationship can lead to the other person being fussy about everything in the relationship. (Unsplash)

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We need to breakdown the communication pattern in the relationship to understand if we are feeling heard and seen enough – when not communicated, even small issues can start to look big. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST

We need to breakdown the communication pattern in the relationship to understand if we are feeling heard and seen enough – when not communicated, even small issues can start to look big. (Unsplash)

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Unresolved conflicts over a period of time can lead to arguments and resentments, turning to feeling frustrated. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST

Unresolved conflicts over a period of time can lead to arguments and resentments, turning to feeling frustrated. (Unsplash)

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In some relationships, nitpicking becomes a pattern of dominating or controlling the other person. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST

In some relationships, nitpicking becomes a pattern of dominating or controlling the other person. (Unsplash)

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Addressing the issues in a healthy manner and compromising when we disagree but finding solutions can be helpful in avoiding nitpicking. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST

Addressing the issues in a healthy manner and compromising when we disagree but finding solutions can be helpful in avoiding nitpicking. (Unsplash)

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