We’ve all heard that relationships take work, but what does that really mean when things get tense, emotions run high, and we find ourselves in yet another fight?
In this episode of Falling in Love is Easy, we explore the transformative power of conflict and how learning to fight well can actually bring us closer. Because not all conflict is bad, in fact, the way we handle it can make or break trust, safety, and long-term connection.
You’ll learn:
The difference between healthy and unhealthy conflict
Why fighting isn’t a failure — it’s a doorway to growth
How conflict can actually build trust and intimacy
What’s really at stake when we’re arguing (it’s usually not about the dishes)
Why meeting your own emotional needs first might be the key to showing up with compassion
We also talk about how to recognize when conflict is productive… and when it’s become a pattern that’s driving you apart.
Whether you’re in a relationship, healing from one, or learning how to navigate love more consciously — this episode is for you.
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"Conflict isn’t the problem. The repair is where the real intimacy begins."
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Music: "asleep next to you" by SSS on her album Open Cycle. Sarah Schneider is an electronic musician and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. You can find her music on Bandcamp
https://sssssss.bandcamp.com/