Conflict in relationships isn’t necessarily a sign something is broken—but avoiding it or trying to win often is.

In this episode, we explore why conflict itself isn’t the real issue in relationships, and how couples get stuck in unhealthy patterns of conflict avoidance or conflict domination. You’ll learn why “keeping the peace” can quietly erode intimacy, why power struggles damage trust, and how healthy conflict can actually strengthen emotional connection.

This episode covers:

• Common relationship conflict patterns couples fall into
• Why avoiding conflict leads to emotional distance
• What it means to fight fair in a healthy relationship
• Practical communication skills couples can use right away

And we introduce a new segment: The Grown Up Move!

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Carrying on from Episode 2 - Most people think conflict means something is wrong with their relationship. But what if the real issue isn't the conflict itself—it's how we handle it?

In this episode, Julie and Faith continue to explore why conflict is inevitable in intimate relationships, what actually goes wrong when we fight, and what healthy conflict really looks like. You'll learn the difference between productive disagreement and destructive patterns, why your nervous system goes offline during arguments, and the three core skills that help relationships repair after rupture.

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Most people think conflict means something is wrong with their relationship. But what if the real issue isn't the conflict itself (it's inevitable)—it's how we handle it?

In this episode, Julie and Faith explore why conflict is inevitable in intimate relationships, what actually goes wrong when we fight, and begin to look at what healthy conflict really looks like. You'll learn the difference between productive disagreement and destructive patterns, why your nervous system goes offline during arguments, and the three core skills that help relationships repair after rupture.

Key Takeaway: Conflict isn't the problem. Unskilled conflict is.

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"If it's right, it shouldn't be this hard… right?" We've all heard it—real love should feel easy, natural, conflict-free. So when relationships get difficult, we assume we picked the wrong person or something's fundamentally broken. In this episode, Julie and Faith tackle one of the biggest myths about love: that struggle means failure. The truth? Love doesn't fail because it's hard—it fails because people don't have skills. We'll explore where this myth comes from, what people do when love isn't effortless (blame the relationship, blame themselves, or avoid the work entirely), and why learning relational skills changes everything. If you've ever thought "I wish someone taught me this earlier," you're not behind—you're right on time.

Topics covered: relationship myths, conflict in dating, communication skills, emotional safety, healthy vs unhealthy struggle, building intimacy, young adult relationships

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