Have you ever found yourself upset with your partner... only to realize the entire argument happened inside your head?
We all do it.
Your partner sighs. They seem distant. They forget something important. Before they've even said a word, your mind has already filled in the blanks.
In this episode, Dr. Tracy and Greg explore the stories we tell ourselves about our partners and how those assumptions can quietly create conflict, disconnection, and misunderstanding.
You'll learn:
•Why your brain creates stories about your partner
•How assumptions fuel relationship conflict
•The difference between perception and reality
•Why negative stories stick more than positive ones
•How childhood experiences shape the narratives you carry into adulthood
•What to do when you catch yourself assuming the worst
•The simple question that can help break the cycle
Through personal stories about dirt bikes, painting projects, parenting, and everyday misunderstandings, Dr. Tracy and Greg show how easy it is to react to a story instead of the person standing in front of you.
The goal isn't to become a better mind reader; it's to become more curious about the story you're telling yourself.
If this episode resonated, share it with someone who tends to overthink, assume the worst, or get caught in relationship stories.
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