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Ever notice how one small mistake turns into days of distance?
Not because the issue was huge, but because repair never actually happened.
In this episode, Eric and Kate break down why most couples think they’ve “fixed” things… but still feel disconnected. You’ll learn the difference between resolving a problem and repairing the relationship, and why skipping repair quietly erodes trust over time.
If you tend to shut down, get defensive, over-explain, or promise to “do better” without ever feeling close again, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why avoiding the conversation makes things worse, not better
The critical difference between repair vs. resolution
How shame and blame block connection after conflict
The 4A Repair Framework that helps couples reconnect within 24 hours
What to say when you mess up without justifying or minimizing
How unresolved resentment keeps resurfacing in future arguments
Why kids need to see repair, not just conflict
How to move forward without dragging the past back into every fight
💥 Get My Free Guide: Connection Blueprint
https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go
🎙 Listen & Subscribe: Evolved Marriage Podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@evolved_marriage
By Kate & Eric MacDougall4.9
2424 ratings
Ever notice how one small mistake turns into days of distance?
Not because the issue was huge, but because repair never actually happened.
In this episode, Eric and Kate break down why most couples think they’ve “fixed” things… but still feel disconnected. You’ll learn the difference between resolving a problem and repairing the relationship, and why skipping repair quietly erodes trust over time.
If you tend to shut down, get defensive, over-explain, or promise to “do better” without ever feeling close again, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why avoiding the conversation makes things worse, not better
The critical difference between repair vs. resolution
How shame and blame block connection after conflict
The 4A Repair Framework that helps couples reconnect within 24 hours
What to say when you mess up without justifying or minimizing
How unresolved resentment keeps resurfacing in future arguments
Why kids need to see repair, not just conflict
How to move forward without dragging the past back into every fight
💥 Get My Free Guide: Connection Blueprint
https://www.evolvedmarriage.com/go
🎙 Listen & Subscribe: Evolved Marriage Podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@evolved_marriage

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