Conflict is normal — even in the healthiest female friendships. But how you handle it can determine whether your bond deepens or slowly fades away.

In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Ashley Cook, to discuss conflict — why it happens, why we avoid it, and how to navigate it with grace. Ashley walks through the five styles of conflict resolution — avoidance, defeating, compromise, accommodating, and collaboration — and shares why collaboration is often the healthiest approach, though each style has its place.

Together, they explore:

If you’ve ever worried that a fight might end a friendship, this episode will help you see conflict in a new light — not as the end, but as a doorway to growth and stronger relationships.