Is there such a thing as being too different to be happy together?

When couples start arguing in a relationship after a long stretch of ease and harmony, it's easy to wonder whether something has gone wrong—or whether love is quietly slipping away. Many people experience this shift as confusing and discouraging, especially when the early connection once felt so natural.

In this episode of Ask Angela: Relationship Advice for Love After Trauma, Angela Amias responds to a listener who is questioning compatibility after the honeymoon phase has ended. As differences become more visible and small disagreements turn into frequent tension, the relationship begins to feel unfamiliar—and harder to sustain.

Angela explores:

• Why relationship conflict often emerges as a honeymoon phase relationship gives way to deeper intimacy
• How arguing in a relationship can signal growth rather than incompatibility
• The difference between constructive and destructive conflict—and why it matters
• Why closeness doesn't actually depend on sameness, even though it can feel that way at first
• How curiosity and communication help couples navigate differences without losing connection

If you're noticing more conflict after the honeymoon phase, feeling unsettled by differences, or wondering whether ongoing arguments mean your relationship is fundamentally flawed, this episode offers perspective, reassurance, and grounded guidance for navigating this important transition.

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