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Two women sit against a wall, looking away from each other.

Two women sit against a wall, looking away from each other.

How to Stop Defensive Behavior in Fights

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

You know what’s really happening when you’re defensive in a fight? You’re not being difficult.

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.

Partner Criticizes Me Constantly

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Oh, I hear you. And I want you to know something right away: what you’re

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

I’ve watched this same movie play out in my office for sixteen years, and I

Unhappy couple in therapy session, couple conflict resolution, relationship counseling, Figs O'Sullivan Couples Therapy, empathi.com.

Unhappy couple in therapy session, couple conflict resolution, relationship counseling, Figs O'Sullivan Couples Therapy, empathi.com.

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

Oh, I hear you. And I want you to know, that is one of the

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

Happy couple reconnecting on beach after overcoming resentment through intensive couples therapy retreat for high achievers

Happy couple reconnecting on beach after overcoming resentment through intensive couples therapy retreat for high achievers

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.

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