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How to Cope With a Condescending Spouse
Dealing with a condescending spouse can be a tough and stressful situation. If your partner continually puts you down, makes you feel inferior, or belittles your opinions, it's important to take steps to protect your self-esteem and respond to them with assertiveness. While it may be difficult to bring up the issue with your spouse, there are ways to cope both in the moment, as well as taking steps to have a healthier relationship.
Steps
- Understand your own feelings. Recognize and acknowledge when your spouse behaves in a condescending way. Pay attention to how it makes you feel.
- Address the behavior calmly. Speak up and express yourself. Let your spouse know how it makes you feel when they act that way. Be open and honest about your feelings.
- Set boundaries. Once you've expressed how you feel, you need to set boundaries and assert what you won't tolerate. State clearly what types of behavior are unacceptable and make sure your spouse respects your wishes.
- Practice self-care. Take care of yourself emotionally and physically. Make time to focus on activities that make you feel happy and confident. Do what you need to do to stay mentally healthy.
- Seek professional help. If you and your partner are having difficulties, consider seeking professional counseling. A therapist can help you both understand and work through the issues in your relationship.
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