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38. The Expectation Trap: Why Your Partner Isn’t a Mind Reader (and How to Fix It)

Speak Honest Podcast: Real Talk on Relationships, Attachment Styles & the Work of Healing Childhood Trauma
Speak Honest Podcast: Real Talk on Relationships, Attachment Styles & the Work of Healing Childhood Trauma
Episode • Oct 23, 2024 • 22m

Ever silently fumed because your partner didn’t do something you never actually asked them to do? (Yep, we’ve all been there!)

 This episode is pulled straight from one of our amazing weekly Support Sessions in the Facebook group, where we dove into the three sneaky types of expectations—explicit, implicit, and covert—that can really mess with your relationships. Get ready for some fun, real-life examples and actionable tips to help you communicate your needs clearly and avoid the frustration of unmet expectations! 

You might want to listen if:

  • You’re done feeling frustrated by unmet expectations
  • You wish your partner just knew what you needed
  • You struggle with expressing your needs (without it turning into a fight)
  • You want a fun, relatable guide to handling communication issues
  • You’re ready to create stronger, happier connections

 

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