Conflict is not what breaks couples apart - this is...

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Monica Wadwa
December 12, 2025

Hello beautiful human!

Conflict isn’t the problem in a relationship — rupture without repair is.

Two people with histories, triggers, and nervous systems are supposed to collide sometimes. What matters most is what happens after the disconnect.

Repair begins when the focus shifts from “who was right” to “what do we need now to reconnect?”

Here’s what repair actually looks like:
 

1. Self-regulation first.
You can’t repair while activated. Take a breather, calm your body, get grounded.

2. Own your part.
Responsibility is not a blame game. It’s simply saying, “I see how my actions affected you.”

3. Tend to the impact, not the intention.
You may not have meant to hurt your partner, but acknowledging the impact builds trust.

4. Name what would help moving forward.
Repair isn’t complete without a pathway for doing better together.

Conflict done well strengthens the relationship. Every rupture, when met with repair, becomes proof that the two of you can handle life together — imperfectly, but with commitment.

With Love,
Monica @ True Connection
💌

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