From "What's Wrong With Them?" to "What Happened to Them?"
Psychology Today | 18.11.2025 05:23
When we interact with someone whose behavior feels abrasive, dismissive, or chronically negative, our instinct is often to ask, “What’s wrong with you?” It’s an understandable reaction, but it closes the door to true understanding. If we are actively practicing humility, we may want to ask a different question, such as: “What happened to you?”
