It puts everyone on the defensive: When you criticize someone, you get hurt too. ... When we criticize others, we are not helping but embarrassing them. A judgmental mindset damages our ability to appreciate things too. It implies blame: When something goes wrong, criticizing is an easy way out.

Is it OK to criticize others?

It's so easy to see yourself in a good light and at the same time focus on imperfections of other people. But criticizing people is a complete lose-lose situation that only creates distance, spreads negative energies and causes tensions. Criticism is one of the worst kinds of negative thinking, talking and acting.

Is it bad to criticize?

Criticism can cause harm as well as good things. Criticism can hurt or people can feel offended. It can "upset the apple cart", cause chaos, or do real damage. For these reasons, people often try to keep the flow of criticism under control with rules.