We often have troubles in communication because we confuse four things:
explaining why someone believes something
citing evidence for someone's belief
explaining why someone did something
morally justifying someone's action
I’ve had incredible difficulties in my relationships because my partners have run these all together (naturally, I never, ever, make any mistakes at all). This essay sorts them out, so that they won't cause trouble in our relationships.
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