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A couple sits together on the couch, focusing on different things and avoiding conflict.

A couple sits together on the couch, focusing on different things and avoiding conflict.

We Fight About Having Kids

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Oh, friend. Come sit down for a second. I want to say something that might

A couple, two women, argue as one woman puts her face in her hand.

A couple, two women, argue as one woman puts her face in her hand.

Why Does My Partner Criticize Me So Much?

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. Recognize yourself in this? Talk to Figlet about a

A hand reaches out and grabs an arm.

A hand reaches out and grabs an arm.

How to Set Boundaries During Arguments

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Oh, I love that you’re asking this question, because I think you’re asking the wrong

Couple resting against each other, connected after fighting

Couple resting against each other, connected after fighting

Fighting About Work Stress Affecting Relationship

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You come home wound tight from a day that

Two women sit at a white round table with coffee cups, one covering her face with her hands while the other gestures while speaking.

Two women sit at a white round table with coffee cups, one covering her face with her hands while the other gestures while speaking.

We Fight About Jealousy Issues

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Alright, let’s get real about what’s happening here. You’re fighting about jealousy, but I guarantee

A couple sits together on the couch, focusing on different things and avoiding conflict.

A couple sits together on the couch, focusing on different things and avoiding conflict.

How to Calm Down Before Fighting

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

You know, the first thing I want to say is that “calming down before fighting”

Fighting about small things in marriage - couple arguing over coffee

Fighting about small things in marriage - couple arguing over coffee

Partner Threatens Divorce During Fights

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. Recognize yourself in this? Talk to Figlet about a

The Sovereign Ground Framework infographic — from biological conflict to durable peace in high-conflict relationships and divorce

The Sovereign Ground Framework infographic — from biological conflict to durable peace in high-conflict relationships and divorce

Fighting About Different Life Goals

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

So you’re fighting about different life goals. Let me tell you what I actually hear

Two people in denim jackets embracing on a beach with waves and sand visible behind them

Two people in denim jackets embracing on a beach with waves and sand visible behind them

How to Rebuild Trust After a Hurtful Fight

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Let me sit with that question for a moment, because it’s such an important one.

Person sitting quietly after an argument processing emotions

Person sitting quietly after an argument processing emotions

We Fight About Family Visits

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You are sitting at the kitchen island at ten

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