Words are a powerful instrument that can either lift you up or bring you down.

Here are the things you should never say in a relationship unless you want to break up


I hate you

Different things can be said in the heat of the moment, but the word should never be uttered out loud. As easy as it is to blurt it out, the impact caused by this phrase will last for months or even years, resurfacing each time your partner feels hurt or the two of you get into an argument.

No, I’m not sorry

Being in an argument is tough as it is, but it’s even more difficult to say you’re sorry. And yet, sometimes it’s the only way to mend things! It’s useless to hold on to your pride when you need to think about the needs and feelings of the other person. Admit that mistakes have been made or you were wrong or rude…there’s always something you can apologize for! A simple ‘I’m sorry’ can do wonders for all types of relationships.

You seem to have gained a few pounds

Before criticising your partner’s change in appearance, be it extra weight, bad skin condition or smelly breath. Usually, it’s not simply because your partner ‘let himself go’, the issues run you have to explore the roots of the problem. Stress, too much work, low immunity, lack of sleep, and even suppressed f these could make your partner feel and look worse. So instead of commenting on the outcome, try to address the issue the bottom of what’s bothering your loved one.

You don’t know anything

This phrase might have been harmless for Jon Snow, but for us non-fictional beings those words sting like a bee. Even if you’re arguing, this phrase doesn’t do anything well – it just diminishes your partner’s intelligence and cripples his self-worth. If you feel that your partner doesn’t quite understand the issue, it’s best to say something like ‘From where I stand…’ – make it about you and your feelings, not your partner’s wrong