How to Stop Fighting in a Relationship: 15 Conflict Resolution Skills
How to Stop Fighting in a Relationship: 15 Conflict Resolution Skills to Communicate Calmly and Reconnect
Conflict is inevitable in any close relationship. But constant arguments, shutdowns, or walking on eggshells doesn’t have to be your norm.
In this episode of The Relationship Revival Podcast, Nicola Beer shares 15 emotionally attuned and practical conflict resolution skills for couples who want to stop fighting and start connecting—no matter how long they’ve felt stuck.
You’ll learn:
- What really happens in your nervous system during arguments
- How to stay calm even when your partner is reactive
- How to defuse passive-aggression, stonewalling, and shutdowns
- Simple phrases that soothe instead of trigger
- How to repair after a conflict—even if it wasn’t resolved perfectly
- The key to healthy emotional boundaries and deeper emotional safety
💬 “It’s not the fight itself that causes the most damage—it’s how you speak, how you recover, and how safe the relationship feels in the aftermath.” — Nicola
Whether you’re dealing with recurring fights, emotional withdrawal, or just want to deepen your communication, these 15 tools will help you shift the tone of your relationship and bring back warmth, respect, and understanding.
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🔔 What’s Next?
Don’t miss the next episode: How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair.
If betrayal has shaken your relationship and you’re unsure how to move forward, this upcoming episode will guide you step-by-step through emotional healing and repair.
Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it—and share this episode with someone who may need hope and help to stop the painful cycle of conflict.
