Key points

Many people believe that talking about what's wrong is how to "work on one's marriage."

Criticism often backfires.

Focusing on the positive can yield more connection.

How we talk about disappointments matters.

"If you can't say anything nice..." Source: http.disneyclips.com

Do you remember the movie, Bambi? Although it was actually made in 1942, many generations of children have seen it since.

I recently thought of Bambi because one of the characters in the movie—Thumper, a baby rabbit—was told by his mother to recite a lesson he had learned from his father, advice that I consider timeless.

"If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all."

I wish more people embraced this philosophy !

Now, don't get me wrong, there are times when it's important to speak

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