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

<span style="font-weight: 400;">We received this question privately after the last podcast: “What is the difference between justifying and explaining, when you feel like your partner misread your intentions? Sometimes I feel like we’re fighting over a version of me that doesn’t feel true, and I can’t tell if that’s just me being defensive.”</span> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode you will hear:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The subtle difference between justifying and explaining</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The major difference between Intent vs Impact</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">4 steps to explain yourself in a way that your partner can receive it</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources For Your Relationship:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1) Take the Relationship Assessment and do the results call with us. There are 2 spots discounted from the $1000 course to just $147. To snag one of those spots either:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Text: 602-321-5652</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email: <a href= "mailto:connect@newpowercouples.com">connect@newpowercouples.com</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2) Order our newest book, <a href="http://theargumenthangover.com/">The Argument Hangover</a>, and get over $200 of free bonus gifts (like the mini course and a 90 minute training)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/Meet_TheFreemans/">DM on Instagram</a>. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved.</span></p>