From Walls to Bridges: Healing Trauma and Overcoming Negative Sentiment Override

Negative sentiment override is that sneaky little process where, over time, a series of negative interactions becomes the default lens through which you see your partner. Imagine if every time you glanced at your partner, your brain thought, “Uh-oh, here comes trouble,” even when they’re being perfectly neutral—or even positive—50% of the time. This bias can create a vicious cycle that makes even minor hiccups seem like major disasters.