
The Niche Is You Healthy Relationships Don’t Eliminate Friction… They Hold It
Jan 19, 2026
25:31
In this episode we’ll talk about:
- Why friction is normal in healthy relationships
- The difference between conflict and collapse
- How emotional safety allows growth to happen
- Why avoiding tension creates more damage than facing it
- What it means to “hold” friction instead of escalating it
- How trust is built through repair, not perfection
- Learning to stay present when things get uncomfortable
- and more.
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