No. |
Healthy Venting |
Emotional Dumping |
1 |
Does not blame others |
Blames others |
2 |
Sticks to one topic |
Overwhelms the other person with multiple issues |
3 |
Owns up to their mistakes |
Does not own up to their mistakes |
4 |
Does not self-victimize |
Plays the victim |
4 |
Works on a solution together |
Not open to finding a solution |
5 |
Open to constructive feedback |
Defensive to constructive feedback |
6 |
Does not repeat the same issue over and over |
Repeats the same issue over and over |
7 |
Does not take up unnecessary time |
Inconsiderate of time |
8 |
Listens and acknowledges other's perspective |
Does not respect or listen to other's perspective |
9 |
Feels beneficial |
Feels toxic |