Justifying v Explaining Yourself When Your Partner Misunderstands You: Episode 170

Published: July 1, 2021, 6 a.m.

b'We received this question privately after the last podcast: \\u201cWhat is the difference between justifying and explaining, when you feel like your partner misread your intentions? Sometimes I feel like we\\u2019re fighting over a version of me that doesn\\u2019t feel true, and I can\\u2019t tell if that\\u2019s just me being defensive.\\u201d

In this episode you will hear:

  • The subtle difference between justifying and explaining
  • The major difference between Intent vs Impact
  • 4 steps to explain yourself in a way that your partner can receive it

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