Hi Friend,
A while ago, I read a book about love and marriage, and one lesson stood out:
When your spouse says something hurtful, just say “ouch.”
💬 “Ouch” says, “That hurt me,” without saying, “You’re a jerk.”
💬 It communicates, “I wish you hadn’t said that,” while still leaving room for an apology.
Sometimes, your spouse may defend themselves when you say “ouch,” but the key is—you’ve made your feelings known without judgment or accusation.
Try it. You may be surprised by how it changes your conversations.
Blessings,
Ade