Sounds like a diva and not a very bright one. Good coaches make their points in ways that are not interpreted. Dancing is more science than art, but a lot of dancers hate to hear that. Sounds like your current partner is one

I'd move on to save my sanity, but then again I'm a bachelor for the same reason so it's just my two cents.

Good luck with your path wherever it leads.

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Interesting that many of us are probably thinking "Diva" (as in lady partner). I noticed the poster was gender non-specific.

Yes, I actually perceived the offending partner as male... but it seems I'm in the minority. :)

I'm sorry for your situation. I myself need a very positive partner, instead of telling me what I'm doing wrong every single time....let's focus on just how to make it better. You help each other, not just one side badgering the other. Everyone practices differently, if this is as important to you as it is to me then the partnership won't last long. If you can ignore it and tune out the negativity then maybe you can make it last a year or more..but ask yourself if you can do it and if it is worth it? Of course another option is to just practice in front of a coach. Just let him observe and give his comments. Not on the quality of dancing but on the effectiveness of your practice. What do you think?