How to 'fight right' with your partner

This podcast episode explores the dynamics of relationship conflicts, particularly the "bomb drop" fight, and proposes the "soft startup" approach as an alternative. It emphasizes the importance of taking breaks during fights to calm down, using the bagel method for finding compromise, and repairing harm through genuine apologies. The episode concludes with six key takeaways for couples to fight right and turn conflict into connection.

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Life Kit

Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Conflict in Relationships

Uncover Conflict Culture and Master Relationship Communication

Defusing the "Bomb Drop" Fight with the "Soft Startup" Approach

Softened Startup: The Art of Gentle Communication

Take a Break to Calm Down During a Fight

Bagel Method: Finding True Compromise in Relationships

Repairing Relationships: The Art of Making and Accepting Apologies

Fighting Right: 6 Key Takeaways for Successful Couples

How to 'fight right' with your partner

Life Kit

00:16Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Conflict in Relationships

Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Conflict in Relationships

04:07Uncover Conflict Culture and Master Relationship Communication

Uncover Conflict Culture and Master Relationship Communication

08:23Defusing the "Bomb Drop" Fight with the "Soft Startup" Approach

Defusing the "Bomb Drop" Fight with the "Soft Startup" Approach

10:43Softened Startup: The Art of Gentle Communication

Softened Startup: The Art of Gentle Communication

14:13Take a Break to Calm Down During a Fight

Take a Break to Calm Down During a Fight

17:35Bagel Method: Finding True Compromise in Relationships

Bagel Method: Finding True Compromise in Relationships

20:18Repairing Relationships: The Art of Making and Accepting Apologies

Repairing Relationships: The Art of Making and Accepting Apologies

23:55Fighting Right: 6 Key Takeaways for Successful Couples

Fighting Right: 6 Key Takeaways for Successful Couples