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Episode 2579:

Dr. Diana Kirschner breaks the myth that healthy relationships are free of conflict, revealing that arguments, when handled with care, can actually strengthen connection and trust. She shares six therapist-approved techniques, like the “Take Two” method and Positive Shaping Talk, to help couples fight fairly, deepen intimacy, and turn tension into closeness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/healthy-relationships-fighting-what-therapists-want-you-to-know/

Quotes to ponder:

"Happy couples are authentic, straight with each other, and air their differences."

"Keep in mind that your real foe is not your partner but this physiological stress reaction!"

"Ask yourself, which is more important: to be right or to be close?"

Episode references:

The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com

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