Weaponized incompetence is a form of passive-aggressive behaviour. This means the partner with this behaviour indirectly communicates their feelings to the other partner. Believe me, this can be detrimental to a relationship.
What Are Some Signs A Partner Is Using Weaponized Incompetence To Get Out Of Sharing Responsibilities In A Relationship?
- They constantly say they lack the “know-how” and recommend you for the task
- They are always not available when you need their help. They immediately switch their phones off when they suspect you may need them to help you get something done.
- They always bring up sickness when they are required to execute tasks
Why Is It Important to Be Aware of Weaponized Incompetence and Address It?
Being aware of weaponized incompetence and addressing it can boost the quality of your relationship and life in general.
What Is the Negative Impact of Weaponized Incompetence Left Unchecked in A Relationship?
When everything is left to one person in the relationship, there is a good chance they will resent the other partner or distance themselves emotionally. Weaponized incompetence can also be the source of unending conflicts in the relationship.
How to Address Weaponized Incompetence
- Call out your partner any time they show signs of the behaviour
- Find out why your partner has integrated the behavior into their lives
- Ask your partner to go for individual therapy. A therapist will help root out the causes of this behaviour, including low self-esteem and trauma.
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MS, University of Tartu
Sleep specialist
Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.
Sleep specialist
Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.
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