“Unmasking Secrets: The 7 Sneaky Signals of Those Seeking Attention Beyond Their Relationship”
Suddenly, your usual habits or quirks become problematic. They might nitpick your behavior, your appearance, or even your values. This can often be a way of justifying their own actions to themselves, by shifting the blame onto you.
I’ve seen this behavior time and time again in my research and work with couples. It’s something I discuss in detail in my book, Breaking The Attachment: How To Overcome Codependency in Your Relationship.
Yes, criticism is a normal part of any relationship. But if it’s unconstructive, constant and seems to come out of nowhere, it could be a subtle sign of your partner’s attention wandering elsewhere.