182: Why You Think You Know What Your Partner Is Thinking (And Why You're Wrong)

Are You Picking It Up or Making It Up? How Assumptions Are Silently Destroying Your RelationshipYou think you know what your partner meant by that tone. You think you know why they’re quiet. But what if you’re not picking it up, you’re making it up? In this episode, Lilly shares a concept that stops assumption-based communication in its tracks.In this episode, you’ll learn:* The difference between picking something up and making something up* Why assumptions kill communication in relationships* How thinking you know what your partner thinks makes you stop asking questions* Why your brain creates stories that may have no basis in reality* The one antidote to assumption-based thinking in relationships* How to trust your instincts AND still get clarity from your partner* Why curiosity is the most underrated communication skill in a relationshipThe Takeaway Practice: Next time you catch yourself inferring meaning from your partner’s tone, words, or behavior, pause and ask:“Am I picking this up or am I making it up?”Then get curious. Ask the question. Operate from clarity, not assumption.Work with Lilly: Ready to break the assumption cycle in your relationship? Book a free consult or email [email protected] Get full access to Growth Over Easy at www.growthovereasy.com/subscribe