Being right killed my first marriage.
Not the big stuff. Not infidelity or abuse or incompatibility. The slow death that came from me needing to win every argument, having receipts for every disagreement, using my understanding of psychology and nervous systems to prove I was the more conscious one.
I'd win the fight. He'd say "you're right, I'm sorry." And intimacy would die a little more each time because when someone always has to be wrong, they stop bringing you their truth.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the addiction to being right - why your nervous system treats disagreement as survival threat, the actual chemical reward you get from "winning," and what it costs you in connection. I'm also sharing the exact practice that helped me shift from destroying relationships with my need to be correct to choosing devotion to love instead.
If you've ever felt that desperate urgency to make someone understand your perspective RIGHT NOW, this episode will show you what's actually happening in your body - and how to choose differently.
What We're Covering:
- Why being right feels like literal survival to your nervous system
- The dopamine hit that makes you addicted to winning arguments
- What happens in your brain when you're activated (hint: empathy goes offline)
- How dysregulation creates more dysregulation between partners
- The signs you're activated and need to pause before you destroy connection
- The exact phrases that shift conflict from combat to connection
- What your partner actually needs from you (it's not perfect solutions or for you to be right)
The Truth: You cannot create connection from a disconnected state. When your prefrontal cortex goes offline and you're in fight mode, your only goal is defeating the perceived threat - which is your partner's different perspective. Your nervous system state determines how your words land, not the words themselves. Intimacy dies when someone always has to be wrong. The wedge gets deeper every time you prioritize being right over being connected.
Regulate Before You Respond👇
Download the free Body Wisdom Guide - includes the 60-second practice for checking in with your body before you respond, how to tell activation from intuition, and how to stay grounded when conflict shows up. Link in show notes.
Ready to Choose Devotion Over Division?
Gene Keys Book Club is where we explore the shadow patterns that keep you fighting to win instead of fighting for love.
Interested in private coaching available for deeper support? Connect with me on Instagram and let's chat!
Be brave, not perfect, my girl!
Xx,
KD
Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal stories, experiences, and reflections on relationships, consciousness work, and personal growth. The content is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health support, medical advice, or therapeutic treatment. If you're experiencing crisis, abuse, or severe mental health symptoms, please reach out to a qualified professional. Your journey is your own - trust yourself to know what support you need and when you need it.
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