How to respond when your ex says: "If you had just listened to me, we wouldn't be in this situation."

Diagnosis

The sender is attempting to shift blame and induce guilt. They are trying to assert control by framing you as responsible for the current situation, positioning themselves as the victim or the one who had the foresight. The motivation is likely to avoid responsibility, manipulate your feelings, or gain an upper hand in a perceived conflict.

Emotional charge · medium