There's good reason that the Gottman Institute includes criticism in the Four Horsemen that can lead to the demise of a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with this area that can lead to the end of your relationship.\xa0\nIn this episode with Dr. Jessica Higgins we discuss relationship advice\xa0topics that include:\n\nWhy criticism is common in today's world\n\nHow our partners can use criticism as a form of protest\n\nHow to receive criticism from your partner and communicate around it\n\nThe importance of staying in your lane, softening and communication\n\nWhat to do if your partner won't stop criticizing you\n\nWhy people use criticism\n\nAnd much more!\n\nFor more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit:\xa0https://idopodcast.com/342\nSign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here:\xa014 Day Happy Couples Challenge\nDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here:\xa0Love Tribe\nSponsors\nLike A Kitten\xa0curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to\xa0LikeAKitten.com/ido\xa0OR\xa0enter code IDO at checkout.\nBeducated\xa0is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit\xa0http://beducate.me/ido\xa0and you can get 65% off Beducated\u2019s yearly pass with our code, IDO.\n Bloom Nutrition\xa0is a collection of health and wellness products, ranging from pre-workout to greens, and more. Each and every product is created with you and your journey in mind. Go to\xa0bloomnu.com\xa0slash IDO for 15% off.\nSpark My Relationship Course:\xa0Get $100 off our online course. Visit\xa0SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock\xa0for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!\nIf you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a\xa0review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! \u2013 Chase & Sarah\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices