dear cranky at home ,
our brains are wired to focus on criticism and negative experiences, making us more prone to strong reactions toward what we perceive as negative stimuli. psychologists believe that because our brains are wired this way, this “negativity bias” can wreak havoc in our life and impact how we think, feel and behave. it can also show up in our romantic relationship when we become less filtered and more real with our partner. according to research, negativity bias can impact your love life if you don’t stop, drop and reframe the situation. we’re not telling you to get your head in the sand, and pretend like everything is okay, just lighten up a little, cranky at home, and share with your partner what’s on your mind.
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“to have a win-win situation, you need to have good communication skills,” says dr. christine korol, psychologist at the vancouver anxiety centre , adjunct professor in the department of psychology at the university of british columbia, and a member of the canadian psychological association . “good communication starts with good self-knowledge. when you know what you need, you can try to reach consensus with your partner, not compromise.”
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note from healthing.ca: the covid-19 outbreak can also impact couples and families with a history of domestic violence. women’s shelters and transition houses are considered essential services and are open across the country. if you need help, visit sheltersafe.ca
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