Criticism should be avoided in relationships, and instead, partners should focus on making requests for what they want.

“Don't tell your guy what he's doing wrong. Tell him what he could be doing a little better. Hey, you're doing a great job. This would work better. Um, in our culture, we try and get more of what we want from each other by criticizing each other. There's a pl if you have to, I'll teach you how to do it. Um, but better skip the criticism and go right for what you want.”