Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

Coping with Conflict: Moving Beyond Losing Strategies

Jan 9, 2024
Dr. Finlayson-Fife, a relationship dynamics expert, and Anne Nelson, a relationship coach specializing in collaborative communication, unpack the hidden potential of conflict in relationships. They emphasize that disagreements can foster growth if addressed constructively. The discussion highlights the damaging instinct to resort to losing strategies and explores the importance of self-awareness and humility. They also touch on the unique challenges in conflict-avoidant marriages and stress the necessity of honesty for true intimacy.
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