Why Do You Overanalyze Relationships?
Dr. Don Wood explains why some people overanalyze their partner's behavior, using a personal anecdote about his wife, Bridget. He shows how subtle vocal cues can trigger trauma-conditioned nervous-system responses—learned from parental danger—causing partners to misinterpret neutral remarks as anger. He advises that long-term change requires resolving underlying trauma so the nervous system can feel safe.
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