The Evolved Marriage Podcast

Why “Moving On” After a Fight Is Actually Dangerous


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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


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The Evolved Marriage PodcastBy Kate and Eric MacDougall

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