Nitpicking tends to make guys shut down, and feel like they can't do anything right - so why bother?
Think about what he needs to change that is really important to you. Then limit your criticism to only those things. Replace the other criticism with Notice, Appreciation, and Praise. Let your husband know that you care about him, and why you think he is great.
Spot on the mark, V. And right out of Mars/Venus 101.
-- B.
Me 50, W 45, M for 26 yrs S25, D23, S13, S10 20+ year SSM; recovery began Oct 2007