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6.0 EXPECTATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION: WHY WE'RE REALLY ARGUING
Why do small disagreements turn into big fights?
Most conflict doesn’t start with bad intentions. It starts with unspoken expectations.
In this episode, we unpack the invisible “contracts” operating inside every relationship — romantic, professional, friendships, and family. When expectations stay silent, they quietly turn into disappointment, stories, resentment, and eventually emotional explosions.
You’ll learn:
Why the belief “If they cared, they would know” damages connection
How assumptions create emotional narratives that escalate conflict
The 3 types of conflict (task, relationship…
The skinny
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