Ever wonder why you and your partner seem to have the same argument on repeat? Or why small misunderstandings escalate into full-blown conflicts? The answer may be lurking in your mind’s unconscious shortcuts—cognitive biases that silently shape your marriage.

In this eye-opening episode of Marriage IQ, we uncover six powerful biases that influence how you see, interpret, and react to your partner—including the self-serving bias (where we magnify our own good intentions but fixate on our spouse’s mistakes) and the confirmation bias (where we unknowingly seek proof that we’re right—even when we’re not).

We start with a raw, real-life moment from our own marriage—an airport miscommunication that turned into unexpected tension—before breaking down:

🧠 The 6 Hidden Biases in Marriage 1️⃣ Implicit Bias – The “default settings” you bring into love 2️⃣ Perceptual Bias – How your “marriage glasses” distort reality 3️⃣ Self-Serving Bias – Why we see ourselves as the hero of the story 4️⃣ Attribution Bias – Assuming the worst about your partner’s intentions 5️⃣ Confirmation Bias – Why we seek proof that supports our beliefs (for better or worse) 6️⃣ Expectation Bias – The “Disney effect” of unrealistic relationship ideals

🔥 How to Break Free from These Biases: ✅ Reprogram your mental defaults to stop destructive patterns ✅ Shift your perspective and practice curiosity over assumption ✅ Balance self-reflection with genuine empathy for your partner ✅ Reframe negative attributions and give your spouse the benefit of the doubt ✅ Challenge assumptions and seek the whole truth—not just the parts that confirm your fears ✅ Communicate openly about expectations (and ditch the fairy tale scripts)

We also bust common myths—like the idea that happy couples are immune to bias or that these mental shortcuts are impossible to change. Spoiler: They’re not!

If you’re ready to see your marriage through clearer, more compassionate eyes, this episode is your guide to breaking free from destructive biases and building a smarter, stronger, and more connected partnership.

🎧 Tune in now and start seeing your relationship in a whole new light!