18. Overgeneralisation.

In this episode of the Men Seeking Calm podcast, explores Overgeneralization — a type of faulty thinking where one bad moment is exaggerated into a total truth.

It’s the mental habit of thinking “She snapped at me — she always does,” or “We argued — our relationship must be falling apart.”

Greg explains how this distorted thinking turns single events into sweeping judgments, disconnecting men from growth, intimacy, and reality.

Rooted in old trauma or fear, overgeneralization can lead men to label themselves or their partners unfairly, turning everyday conflict into emotional catastrophes.

The antidote? Challenge the “always” and “never,” reframe thoughts, and see the grey areas where love and nuance live. With warmth and humour, Greg reminds listeners that relationships are like weather — not every storm means it’s over.

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