Should You Vent to Friends About Your Partner?

In healthy relationships, open communication is key to resolving issues. Partners should feel comfortable discussing their concerns directly with each other. In this video, we explore the practice of venting to friends instead of addressing problems with your partner. While talking to friends can offer support, it also presents potential downsides and may create more issues within the relationship. This video explores both the benefits and the negatives of venting to friends about relationship problems.
Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships.
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[@ElimEx1]

I did it and ended up having an emotional affair so I'd say to keep it all bottled up inside is the best option. WhenI had my EA, my wife at the time of discovery went into pain shopping mode and saw all my venting and to say she was hurt is an understatement. Keep things to yourself or get a therapist.

[@apositivechangeisjustadaya7848]

That's true. If you want a relationship to grow, can't be too attached to your friends. Especially jealous ones. Misery loves company. Don't let a friend break you two up. Work it out

[@laurah.7696]

Just do not trash talk about the person. You have to trust the friend not to blab to other people too. I think it is better not to.

[@dougie6886]

But women can't do it. They always have a motive.