Mixed Signals? UGH!

Mixed Signals in Relationships?

August 19, 20241 min read
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It really is that simple.

Is it easy?

Nah. not always.

And sometimes, if I'm really concerned and the relationship matters to me, I'll talk about it.

But I don't say, "Hey, I'm getting mixed signals," because that's sure to put them on the defensive.

I'm more likely to say, "When you said 'X,' I thought 'Y,' but instead I'm experiencing 'LMNOP.' What am I misunderstanding?"

Not only does that remind me that I may be making assumptions, but it also doesn't put blame on my partner for something they may not even be aware of—or might be super self-conscious about.

But most of the time, I can say any mixed signals are probably me misunderstanding something, and if everything else is good and fine, then I let it be.

And if everything else isn't good and fine, I definitely think it's worthwhile to consider whether the realtionship even needs to be.

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