Almost 30 728. The Art of Fighting: How To Navigate Healthy Conflict In Your Relationship
Nov 21, 2024
Explore the art of fighting in relationships with insights into managing conflict through effective communication. Discover how childhood experiences influence conflict styles and the significance of vulnerability. Learn practical tips like using 'I statements' for personal responsibility and engaging in regular self-care. The hosts candidly share stories about emotional regulation and the detrimental effects of name-calling. Embrace healthy conflict as a tool for deeper connections and cultivate understanding with empathy.
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Pause Before You Argue
- Regulate your nervous system before engaging: pause, breathe, and wait until you feel calmer.
- Return when you’re less reactive to speak clearly and prevent saying things you’ll regret.
Lost Friendships From Inexperience
- Krista recalls losing friendships in her twenties from lacking communication skills to resolve conflict.
- She regrets that better skills might've preserved those relationships.
Avoid Toxic Fight Patterns
- Avoid stonewalling, name-calling, and piling past grievances into the present fight.
- Focus on empathy, listening, and taking responsibility rather than trying to win.
