According to John Gottman, fights happen even in the best relationships.

As the dust settles from an argument, try taking on the role of other to start to really get what is going on for the other person. This can be a profound spiritual practice as well as a foundation for trust, understanding and intimacy in a relationship In this episode, we explore a couple different ways to use a conflict to build an even stronger relationship.

For a good dive into the different kinds of “healthy conflict” and warning signs about when conflict has gone toxic, definitely check out John Gottman’s article “What Makes Marriage Work - It’s how you resolve conflict that matters most”