Why Are We Still Doing That? - Episode 110

November 5, 2025No Vacation Required

We’re back with another episode of Why Are We Still Doing That? This week, we’re taking on something we’re all guilty of – assuming we know what someone else is thinking instead of just asking.

You know what we’re talking about. That reflex to fill in the blanks, interpret a tone, or spin a whole story from a single look. It’s become such a normalized part of communication that we rarely notice when we’re doing it. But all that guessing creates unnecessary drama, blocks real understanding, and keeps us from the very thing we want most: connection.

In this episode, we talk about why mind reading persists (and how much of it comes down to fear of rejection, confrontation, or vulnerability).

You’ll hear:

Why we developed TwoFinder to help people in all kinds of relationships stop assuming and start understanding
How learning about each other’s personalities changed our own relationship – and dramatically reduced the number of chair-related misunderstandings
Why it’s worth asking instead of assuming, even when it feels uncomfortable

And in this week’s Mindshare, we’re talking about off-cycle elections and vote-by-mail, something every citizen in the US should have access to.

This episode is your reminder that connection starts with curiosity — and that asking beats assuming every single time.

Onward & Inward,