Bad Word Translator

What Is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)?

Nonviolent Communication, developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, is a communication framework that helps people express themselves honestly while empathically listening to others. NVC focuses on four components: observations, feelings, needs, and requests.

When we use harsh words in relationships, it's usually because we have unmet needs that we don't know how to express constructively. The Bad Word Translator helps you identify the real feeling behind your words and reframe them in a way that your partner can hear without becoming defensive.

How to Express Feelings to Your Partner

• Replace "You always..." with "I feel... when..."
• Focus on specific behaviors, not character judgments
• Express what you need, not what's wrong with them
• Make requests, not demands
• Acknowledge your partner's perspective even when you disagree