The Negative Impact of Sarcasm in Relationships

Sarcasm can be detrimental in relationships, as it devalues and puts down the spouse. Randy Schrader, a professional counselor, highlights that 90% of sarcasm tends to be negative. Sarcastic remarks often conceal hidden anger and can harm the emotional well-being of the spouse. Schrader advises avoiding sarcasm altogether and using humor to uplift and value each other instead. He shares an example where a couple's child had low self-worth and lacked motivation, which improved significantly once they stopped being sarcastic with their child. Sarcasm, if used at all, should be directed towards oneself rather than at the partner.