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The “I Guess I’ll Never…” Trap – Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking
Manage episode 467531119 series 2670106
What do you do when a partner replies with “Well, I guess I’ll just never … again” after you share something with them?
In this episode, Dr. Tracy and her co-host Greg answer this question and talk about how to respond to a partner’s "all or nothing" statement in response to a concern raised. Dr. Tracy talks about the underlying emotion in this expression, provides strategies for having a constructive conversation in that situation, and how to break out of this tricky cycle that stops couples from feeling close and connected.
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169 episodes
Manage episode 467531119 series 2670106
What do you do when a partner replies with “Well, I guess I’ll just never … again” after you share something with them?
In this episode, Dr. Tracy and her co-host Greg answer this question and talk about how to respond to a partner’s "all or nothing" statement in response to a concern raised. Dr. Tracy talks about the underlying emotion in this expression, provides strategies for having a constructive conversation in that situation, and how to break out of this tricky cycle that stops couples from feeling close and connected.
Links:
Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions!
Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!
You can now order my new book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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