This topic is probably primed for philosophical debate.
But, I’d argue it til the end.
Perception is everything in relationships.
Everything.
Not, most things.
Not, really important.
Everything.
Couples get stuck in cycles of conflict and poor communication when they expect to, regardless of what each partners’ intentions are.
If you expect your partner to be invalidating, you will see them as invalidating. If you expect your partner to get angry when you bring up a concern, you will see them as angry.
Seeing your partner (and being seen by them) through a positive lens is powerful.
