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Why Is Everything In A Relationship Blamed On Me?

"A great marriage is not the union of the perfect couple, but an imperfect couple who accepts each other's flaws."

By Nusrath begumPublished 3 years ago 8 min read
Do Blame Is Toxic To Marriage?

  • Summary

Every relationship experiences disagreements, strife, conflicts, and arguments, but some spouses can be intolerable and continuously assign blame, which can be perplexing. They look illogical in their actions and continuously blame you for everything. We present some of the causes of their actions as well as the most effective solutions for handling an unreasonable spouse.

Introduction:

We all experience ruts in our important relationships from time to time. The conversations become less exciting, and the spark starts to dissipate. Every relationship starts with great hopes for "how it's going to be," but as soon as reality sets in, we start to feel frustrated and let down. It is simple to fall in love, but much harder to stay that way.

Marriage In The Modern World:

Have you ever met a couple in their mid-80s who are still in love and treat one another with respect and openness? Although it is a rare find, I can assure you that it is a stunning object once you see it.

Marriage is no different from love and battle in that everything is fair. Don't let's deceive ourselves. Even the closest of friendships can turn into a nasty fight between sworn foes. Nothing tastes better in this perilous marital game than obtaining one's revenge, and winning is the only thing that counts. The tools of marital strife become abuse and threats, both verbal and physical.

Dangerous Relationship:

The only piece of counsel you can offer a couple in such a dispute is, "Either immediately seek help or get out. "In addition, I'm presuming that each of you wishes to discover how to build a loving and calm connection.

In truth, if I were to question a couple in a relationship like this, "Do you want to hurt each other?" They would always respond, "No, I just get so frustrated when she doesn't hear me that just I lose it," or "I hate what's happening to us 'but' I've tried so hard to get him to understand me 'but' he just won't listen."

Now that it's reached this stage, all I want to do is hurt him. They turn to violence out of hurt and frustration, thinking that it is the only way to defend themselves. How simple it is to blame someone else. I did it because of you. You are to blame for how poorly things are going between us. You are to blame for my bad mood. It can be really tough to examine oneself and ask, "What role did I play in causing the problems between us?" Blaming is problematic since it never ends and almost always results in a negative response.

Blaming Each Other:

Each time we place blame, we deprive the other of the chance to consider our words carefully and respond in a considerate way. Additionally, those who feel blamed typically return the favor. Either a skirmish or full-scale war is the outcome. Your friend has turned against you. Whom you must disable, if necessary, even destroy. Everything is fair in love, war, and marriage.

What then is the remedy for blaming? The solution is straightforward: Be accountable to yourself. It is difficult to put it into practice. It's difficult to let go of the sense of being in the right. It's quite challenging to let go of the need to coerce our partners into making a confession.

I'll reveal a marital secret to you: The booby reward is being "right" in a relationship. The relationship loses; you gain. Don't you want the romance to succeed? And you'll triumph.

Try closely examining your role in the conflict's inception. Inquire within yourself, "What am I doing to create distance and hurt?" Allow me to enlighten you if you're unsure. You are probably blaming someone.

Reasons To Blame Your Spouse:

The blame game is a destructive and harmful way for couples to solve problems. Blame and finger-pointing don't help conflicts get better; they rather make them worse. Avoid blaming each other for issues in your life if you want to create or maintain a strong, loving marriage.

There can be a lot on your spouse's mind, which would explain their unfavorable demeanor and actions. Here are a few causes of blame shifting to aid in your comprehension.

1)They have a low sense of self.

Low self-esteem individuals detest themselves because they believe their lives are not important. They feel really anxious and guilty about this. They become angry and accuse their spouse of being to blame for everything wrong in their lives because they are unable to handle failure and criticism.

2) Blame doesn't take heed.

You are intentionally choosing not to hear your spouse's side of the story when you hold each other responsible for a problem you are experiencing, no matter how big or minor. Your capacity to empathize with them and hear them out when they present their viewpoint is harmed by this. You can't move past the current issue if you can't put yourself in your spouse's position to see their perspective or what you could have misread.

One of the most crucial abilities that couples should cultivate as soon as possible is listening. Because you harm what may otherwise be a healthy relationship when you choose not to listen and accuse your spouse of something that may not even be their fault.

3)They tend to be overbearing

Perfectionists demand that things be done a certain manner. In the event that something is not up to mark, they get restless and upset. As a result, they become overbearing and insist that you do as they say in order to make everything perfect. However, when you fall short of their expectations, they become irate and hold you responsible for everything that goes wrong.

4)When you blame them, your partner becomes defensive.

If one of you is constantly on the defensive, you and your spouse will struggle to resolve conflicts. Defensiveness is a natural outcome when you point the finger at one another. Because placing blame is always offensive, this is the case.

You essentially build a wall between you and the issue you're trying to fix when you make your partner take a defensive stance. You must then overcome unnecessary barriers like blame and defensiveness in order to get to the root of the problem. Avoid blaming others and avoid taking the offensive if you want to find a solution more quickly.

5)They are stressed

A person's mental health can be impacted by ongoing stress, which can be frustrating. Your spouse must be under a great deal of stress, and as a result, they must be taking their frustrations out on you. Whether or not you are directly engaged in something that goes wrong, they will find a cause to point the finger at you and reprimand you in order to manage their stress.

6)Blame compromises emotional security.

A strong marriage requires several key elements, one of which is emotional safety. They will feel emotionally insecure with you if you don't listen to your spouse under trying circumstances, quickly assume the worst of them, and put them on the defensive.

Trust and intimacy suffer when the emotional safety of your relationship is compromised. If you cherish your relationship with your partner and the closeness you share, cultivate healthy habits and kick bad ones, like blaming others, out of the picture.

"The main line is that blaming is not a loving act."

Doctor's View on Blaming Marriage:

Dr. Susan Hitler asserts that there is no such thing as healthy conflict. She has a distinct take on the idea that we need to learn how to "fight fair," which is something we frequently hear. She thinks that emotionally capable and skilled couples prefer to work out their differences constructively rather than fight. Instead of fighting, happy couples learn how to speak with each other about disagreements. You'll discover how to solve issues amicably and tenderly as a group. During a quarrel, raising your voices at one another makes the other go into defense mode. Here, nothing can grow. Therefore, when you have a disagreement in the future, apologize and try to resolve it amicably rather than getting into a fight.

To Fully Comprehend What Is So Upsetting To You, More Investigation Is Necessary:

You can be reminded of your mother's requests for your attention when she starts to complain. Or when he blows all of his money on a night out, it makes you feel as though your wants and needs are unimportant. You can take action to notice that you can be overreacting or failing to ask for what you really want, which is frequently respect or affection, after you determine what exactly you're responding to. The dynamic can then be stopped in its tracks, and you can resume a fruitful dialogue.

While being clear about your expectations of your partner is crucial, you will ultimately be happier and more content if you consider yourself to be the main architect of change in your relationship.

Suggestions To Eliminate Blame From Your Marriage:

Here are some suggestions to eliminate blame from your marriage;

1) Establish a self-compassion inner ecosystem.

Start by realizing that blaming and criticizing are vain attempts to defend yourself and, strangely, to improve relationships. A desire to feel well is at its core. The method is not moral, despite the good intentions. Just being aware of this encourages self-compassion.

Put your hand over your heart, cheek, or arm and tell yourself, "Be safe, be well, and be at ease, my dear." When I do this, I prefer to refer to myself as "my love, or my sweet".

Try different things and see which resonates with you the best. You begin to feel more secure and at peace inside yourself as feel-good hormones are released as a result of this straightforward exercise. Your capacity to be your genuine, loving self in your relationship improves as a result.

2)Genuine with your spouse:

Before you can be sincere and honest with someone else, you must first be sincere and honest with yourself. To improve your communication, it can be useful to recognize the barriers you've built or the bad coping strategies you've developed.

You must learn to take ownership of your role in conflict or problems and become more forceful if you want to overcome issues with blaming. Accept responsibility for your role in the communication breakdown.

3)Developing Positive Relationship Habits:

Positive outcomes are much more likely when we have empathy, compassion, and care for both ourselves and the people closest to us. We may forgive ourselves and our partner(s) for slip-ups and mistakes thanks to empathy and compassion, and we can also keep in mind that we're all trying our best in general. The blaming reflex can be reduced by remembering that your partner loves you and isn't attempting to purposefully upset you.

Conclusion:

“I Think I’m Right, But I May Be Wrong”

Always keep in mind that true love sacrifices the right to be correct. I advise learning to say (and honestly mean) the following phrase: "I think I'm right, but I may be wrong." If you genuinely want to have a happy marriage.

Yes, there are some things that are extremely essential, and you should always stand your ground, but there are so many other things in life that really don't matter.

Even if you don't always agree with your partner, you can respect and love them nonetheless. God will honor your promise and bless your marriage in ways you cannot conceive as long as you do your bit to "keep the peace," in addition to honoring your pledge.

Review:

Dear readers this article is based on how blame in relationships plays a toxic role which leads to the separation of couples. This article makes you feel comfortable and help you learn how to build a healthy relationship.

Enjoy my article with fun. This article is about the experience of every couple. Hope you enjoy this article.

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  • Nusrath begum (Author)3 years ago

    Dear readers this article is based on how blame in relationships plays a toxic role which leads to the separation of couples. This article makes you feel comfortable and help you learn how to build a healthy relationship.

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