Reflecting on my communication patterns
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March 25, 2025 • Structured Reflection
Experience
Had a difficult conversation with my partner about household responsibilities. They brought up that they feel they're doing more than their fair share, which immediately made me defensive. I listed all the things I do that often go unnoticed, and the conversation became tense.
Reflection
I noticed I got defensive quickly. Need to work on listening first before responding. Looking back, I can see that my partner was just expressing a feeling, not attacking me. I tend to jump to self-defense instead of trying to understand their perspective first. Next time, I'll try to take a breath and ask questions before explaining my side.
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