Words we speak
It is said that thoughts and words ate the second power creating our destiny.In each field of life.Let's take datings and relationships.
Instead of saying 'My ex was terrible' we can say' 'We were not compatible' or ' He / She had different way of expressing himself / herself'. Both parties are responsible for the relationship... so if sb is terrible I can either learn how to handle with him / her, I can try to find differentway of cooperation or I can move on. Doing nothing and blaming I give him / her power over the situation.
Think what you say, yourself or to your partner and try to find more neutral and constructive ways of communication - you will see the results immediately.
Especially I recommend to replace 'I have to' by 'I choose' and very helpless 'I can't' by 'I won't.
have a nice day.