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July 1, 2021 32 mins
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."

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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We're The Freemans, your go-to couple for authentic and actionable relationship advice. Send us your relationship questions for the show with a DM on Instagram. As you listen to the episode, tag us on an IG story and let us know what you loved.

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