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90: The Truth About Conflict in Relationships (Especially After Betrayal)
Most people think conflict damages relationships, but avoiding conflict may be doing more harm than the conflict itself.
In this episode, Luke Gordon explains why healthy conflict is a critical part of recovery, connection, and emotional maturity—especially after betrayal.
You’ll learn:
Why conflict triggers the fight-flight-freeze response
How childhood patterns shape how we handle disagreements
Why your partner’s triggers may actually be an attempt to connect
How boundaries help regulate difficult conversations
Conflict doesn't have to destroy relationships. When handled intentionally, it…
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