Negative Sentiment Override can be overcome!

Negative Sentiment Override can be overcome! The ratio of 20:1 positive to negative interactions is a great place to start as something to tangibly try and shift. (The ratio changes to 5:1 during conflict, Based on research by the @gottmaninstitute) The tricky part will be training your brain to ✨let positives be positives✨. This means if your partner gives you a hug, THINK OF IT AS A HUG and not as some twisted power move. If you partner asks you a question, THINK OF IT AS CURIOSITY and not as them trying to annoy you. You have to actively re-condition your brain, but it is possible.
How to do this? Write down a list of 5 interactions. Next to each interaction, write down a positive interpretation of why the behavior occurred. Repeat every day for a week.
Another tip, APPRECIATION. We assume the negative when we feel under-appreciated. So, this week, verbally appreciate your partner for 5 things every day. Out of the blue. Maybe this will turn the tides and they will start to see you as well.
You have power to make a difference by changing your perspective.
Disclaimer: IG is not therapy. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This will not apply to everyone.
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[@guyincognito7211]

This doesn't work when your partner has narcissistic personality disorder. They will take any interaction, no matter how positive, and make it negative so fast it will make your head spin.

[@Amazon.Prince]

I'd rather just break up and be healthy instead.