WITA Episode 4: How To Navigate Conflicts in Relationships With Conflict Agreements

Navigating Conflict in Relationships: Crafting Effective Conflict Agreements

In this episode of 'What Is This About?' podcast, hosts Lexi and Robert delve into the concept of conflict agreements within intimate relationships. Sharing insights from their personal experiences and learnings from Jay Shetty's 'Eight Rules of Love' book, they discuss the importance of setting expectations, understanding power dynamics, and implementing frameworks like nonviolent communication to resolve conflicts.

They also explore the idea of repair, recognizing and addressing power imbalances, and the significance of maintaining mutual respect and empowerment in a relationship.

Tune in to learn how to grow together stronger through conflicts!

0:00 WITA Episode 4: How To Navigate Conflicts in Relationships With Conflict Agreements
00:31 Introduction
00:39 Conflict Agreements
00:55 Defining What a Conflict Agreement Is
01:57 Source of Conflict Agreement Recommendation
03:37 Reason We Created a Conflict Agreement
09:32 Objective and Rules/Expectations in our Conflict Agreement
29:59 The Importance of Repair
33:51 Resolving Conflict Effectively
34:38 The Importance of Validation & Reflection in Conflict Resolution
35:47 Proactive Repair
43:40 Repair and Rebuilding Trust through Consistency
46:56 Navigating Power Dynamics in Relationships
01:02:54 Conflict Resolution as Opportunity for Growth
01:04:39 Closing Thoughts