Complaint. There’s no gas in the car. I’m upset that you didn’t fill it up like you said you would. Could you please deal with it tomorrow? Criticism. Why can’t you ever remember anything? I told you a thousand times to fill up the tank, and you didn’t. You’re always so careless. Complaint. I wish you had told me earlier that you’re too tired to make love. I’m really disappointed, and I feel a little embarrassed. Please just let me know when you’re not in the mood for sex. I really am fine with a “no.” Criticism. Why are you always so cold and selfish? It was really nasty of you to lead me on.
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