Do I provide active constructive response in my conversations with my partner? ACR or active constructive responding is a technique by Dr. Shelly that shapes the emotional tone of relationships.

There are four response styles which are active constructive, passive constructive, active destructive and passive destructive. I need to do my due care to understand when I fall in every conversations with my partner.

As long as I’m being constructive, I won’t damage the trust that I have built with my partner in the relationship. To do this, I should be engaged, be more enthusiastic in response, ask meaningful questions, understand and validate the experiences. This should apply to all events big or small. Not only does daily practice of this make me more resilient to stress, it will lead to fighting less and stronger emotional safety.