Most people never consider that fighting can be a useful and healthy practice for our relationships — and that “fighting well” is a skill that can be learned. We resist conflict until it builds up and we reach a breaking point, and then BAM! Our trauma runs the show and we risk re-traumatizing ourselves and others.
In this episode, Joe and Brett talk about how to fight well. They explore how:
• Healthy fighting can actually lead to healing, growth, and deeper connection
• The importance of speaking your truth
• What to NOT do during fights
• The empowerment of a good fight
• When to walk away (and how)
• When a fight is no longer worth fighting
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Relationships and Fighting
03:00 - The Journey of Fighting Well
05:51 - Understanding Healthy Conflict
09:02 - Navigating Trauma in Relationships
12:03 - The Role of Window of Tolerance
14:57 - The Dynamics of Emotional and Logical Partners
17:53 - The Importance of Speaking Your Truth
20:54 - Recognizing Apathy in Relationships
24:01 - The Gift of Conflict in Relationships
27:02 - The Nature of Truth in Perspectives
29:52 - Final Thoughts on Fighting and Love
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