In this week's episode, I name the messy middle of a relationship reset and explain why falling into an old fight can be evidence of growth instead of failure. I'm sharing a simple three-step framework to help us respond differently, protect connection, and build a stronger couple identity through repair. • reframing “nothing’s changing” as an opportunity to do it differently • treating the return of conflict as the work rather than a setback • shifting from reacting to taking responsibility without shame or blame • using the power question: how do I want to respond differently • moving from winning the argument to protecting the connection • using the power question: how do I protect us right now • focusing on who we are becoming as a couple instead of “is this working” • modelling rupture and repair so kids learn healthy relationship skills • breaking generational dysfunction and trauma through consistent repair Make sure you're sending these episodes to your partner and start having these conversations together. I would love to hear about your experiences with the relationship reset.