The 5-Word Question That Can Destroy Loving Relationships
Psychology Today | 24.05.2026 20:51
Lilly stared at me blankly in her couples session with her husband Phil. She thought she had been "checking in" with Phil to show her caring about their relationship. She just wanted some closeness, connection, and reassurance that everything was okay between them. And, after all, she felt, "Are you mad at me?" sounds like a simple, innocent five-word question.
