Asked by Emily Thayer on May 07, 2024

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One type of advice commonly given by marriage counselors tends to backfire, doing more harm than good. That advice is to

A) accept your own share of the blame for everything that has gone wrong.
B) find some way to be nice to your partner.
C) openly vent all your angry feelings toward one another.
D) forgive each other's past mistakes.

Marriage Counselors

Professionals who specialize in providing advice and guidance to couples seeking to improve or save their marriage relationship.

Vent Feelings

The act of expressing emotions, often negative, to relieve stress or tension.

Share Of The Blame

The portion of responsibility attributed to each individual or party involved in a negative event or outcome.

  • Identify factors that contribute to or detract from successful relationships and communication strategies recommended by professionals.
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GeVonta ChristianMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Openly venting all angry feelings toward one another can escalate conflicts rather than resolve them, as it often leads to more hurt feelings and misunderstanding, rather than constructive communication.