From Conflict to Connection: How Couples Can Repair, Reconnect, and Move Forward
Conflict is not automatically a sign that a relationship is failing. Two people can care deeply about each other and still disagree about money, parenting, intimacy, responsibilities, family boundaries, or how much time they spend together. The issue is often not the disagreement itself. It is the pattern that takes over once both partners feel hurt, dismissed, or misunderstood.