Episode 12- Useful Fighting: Turning Conflict into Connection

In this episode of The Spice of Wife Podcast, we dive into the truth about fighting in marriage — not all conflict is bad, but how we fight matters. I share a real, raw story of a couple on the brink and breaks down what made their fights destructive vs. what ultimately helped them reconnect. Learn why avoiding fights can be more dangerous than having them, how to tell when you're in a "high emotion, low logic" state, and what it means to fight fair with love, regulation, and self-awareness. You'll Walk Away With: How to recognize useful vs. unhelpful fighting The 4 Spice of Wife types and how they show up in conflict The role of dysregulation in recurring arguments How to identify what's really driving your fights (it's not about the dishes) Simple tools to self-regulate before engaging in conflict A new perspective on fighting as a path to connection, not division If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:  https://www.brookesann.com/ You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.