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# Partners and housemates are rarely changed by...
> Partners and housemates are rarely changed by lectures. Telling someone what to do, or complaining at them, usually produces complaints in return and makes them more entrenched.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy - Workbook|Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy]]
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“Partners and housemates are rarely changed by lectures. Telling someone what to do, or complaining at them, usually produces complaints in return and makes them more entrenched.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-partners-housemates-rarely-return-makes-entrenched
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