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Why do we over-explain, justify, or get defensive—especially in our closest relationships? In this episode, Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish explores the deeper reasons behind the urge to explain yourself, even when it doesn’t bring clarity or connection.Drawing from her work with clients, Dr. Tracy unpacks how childhood wounds, people-pleasing, and fear of rejection often drive our need to be understood or seen as "right." You’ll learn why this pattern is so common in romantic relationships, how it shows up as defensiveness or justification, and what to do instead to create emotional safety and deeper connection.This episode offers compassionate insight and actionable tools to shift out of old patterns and into relational healing.RESOURCESWant your questions answered on the show? Submit them here! Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz: Take it hereReady to deepen your connection? Download my 100 QuestionsBuild better connection and feel close starting today. Join the 30 Days to Us ChallengeHeal old wounds and build healthy interdependence with my book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” - order here! LINKS:OneSkin: Use code TRACY to say 15% off Branch Basics: Use code TRACY15 to save 15% off your Premium Starter KitMint Mobile: Just $15 a month with mintmobile.com/TRACYAirDoctorPro: Save $300 with code TRACY at https://airdoctorpro.comGoPure Beauty: Save 25% at https://gopurebeauty.com/tracy code TRACYAquaTru - water filter: Use promo code for TRACY for 20% off at https://aquatru.com/ACORNS Early debit card and smart app for kids: acornsearly.com/tracyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices