9 Phrases That Kill Connection Instantly

1. "You always..."

Generalizations trigger defense. Every time.

1. "You never..."

Same trap. Different direction.

1. "It's fine."

(When it's clearly not fine.)

1. "Whatever."

Translation: I'm done trying.

1. "I don't care."

Even when you do.

1. "You're just like your mother/father."

A weapon. Not a conversation.

1. "Why can't you just..."

Simple to you. Not to them.

1. "Here we go again."

Contempt in five words.

1. "Nothing's wrong."

Everything is. You just won't say it.

Words build. Words destroy. Choose carefully.