Wives Not Sisters

Fighting Fair: What Took Us Years To Learn


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In this episode, Alix and Kayla get real about what it means to fight fair after six years together. From weirdly specific compliments to the unspoken rules that keep their relationship grounded, the couple unpacks how they’ve learned to communicate, manage triggers, and find humor in the chaos. Expect laughter, honesty, and a little courtroom energy.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Weirdly specific compliments 💕
10:50 – Why we fight and how it’s changed over time
14:30 – Ground rules for healthy conflict
20:00 – Common triggers and communication styles
31:40 – “Building the case” & learning to self-regulate
44:00 – Healing attachment styles + therapy breakthroughs
51:00 – How to turn fights into inside jokes
54:10 – “Who’s the Problem?” segment (Bathroom counters & true crime)

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