178. Giving Your Partner the Benefit of the Doubt

In this episode I have a conversation with my wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky. She is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, where she actively carries out her role in helping others and the planet heal. Rainbow is passionate about art, as seen in the upcycled clothing she creates from second-hand materials, as well as the visual arts she creates, such as murals, paintings, and tapestries. She also helps women transform through voice empowering workshops and helps couples through workshops and retreats that she co-facilitates with me.

One definition of benefit of the doubt is “to believe something good about someone, rather than something bad, when you have the possibility of doing either.” It also promotes positivity and patience in your relationship. It keeps your partner from jumping into defensive mode and it shows them that you trust and appreciate them. However, it is much more challenging to do this if there have been incidences of betrayal like infidelity or chronic lies. 

“As a first response, be curious not furious, it can turn a potential conflict into understanding” 

- Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky

Related Podcasts:

Aftermath of a Fight or a Regrettable Incident 

The Importance of Apologies

The Art of Apology

Maintaining Connection Through Conflict

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