psychology
3 seemingly harmless phrases that are actually toxic
These sentences can trigger the opposite of what we actually want to achieve.
When we comfort someone, there are certain phrases that we use over and over again. Some of them are not as harmless as we think, even though they are meant to be kind.
When we are feeling bad, we seek advice from our loved ones. In that moment we want to be built up, to feel better and to be shown understanding. Words are often used that seem harmless and loving at first and yet can trigger something negative in us.
Sentences that are not as harmless as they seem
We often use words that are meant to encourage and reassure the person who is suffering, but these are not always as appropriate as we might think. In the video we introduce you to three sentences that seem harmless at first but are actually toxic.
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