vBlog: The Mind Reading Thinking Trap

It is very easy to fall into a pattern of expecting others to know what we’re thinking, or guessing what others are thinking, without any real communication. This is “mind reading”, and often leads to friction in relationships.

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Key Thought:

There are two kinds of mind reading: thinking we can read others’ minds, and expecting others to read ours.

Neither works, and both can put strain on our relationships.