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Jun 2024
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How Assumptions Fractured My Family. How...

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About this episode

How many relationships could be saved by a single honest conversation?

Assumptions can be silent relationship killers, creeping into our interactions and creating unnecessary barriers.  In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we dive into how unspoken assumptions can drive people apart and how open communication can bring them back together.

We’ll also explore why we make assumptions, how they affect our lives, and offer practical tips to break the habit. Discover how challenging your assumptions can lead to stronger, more genuine connections.

Tune in to learn how questioning your assumptions can transform your relationships for the better.

What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:47 Resolving family drama 
  • 02:24 The problem with taking assumption as truth
  • 03:55 Why do we have assumptions?
  • 06:43 How do you stop yourself from making assumptions?
  • 09:09 Everything is not about you
  • 10:24 Let go of your fear of discomfort
  • 13:07 Assumptions can ruin relationships
  • 15:44 How honest conversations can transform your relationship
  • 17:15 Give someone the benefit of your doubt
  • 19:05 “Humans have the need to know…”
  • 21:05 What to do when you find yourself assuming?

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