A couple whose conversation goes like this: "I hate that you always leave the car with an empty gas tank;" "Well,I hate that you always park the car under the tree so it gets bird droppings on it," is engaging in:

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Cross-complaining occurs when one partner responds to a complaint with a complaint of their own, rather than addressing the original concern. In this exchange, both partners are guilty of cross-complaining by deflecting the issue onto a separate complaint.

A Couple Whose Conversation Goes Like This: "I Hate That