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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 25 MIN

Healthy Relationships Don’t Eliminate Friction… They Hold It

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In this episode we’ll talk about:Why friction is normal in healthy relationshipsThe difference between conflict and collapseHow emotional safety allows growth to happenWhy avoiding tension creates more damage than facing itWhat it means to “hold” friction instead of escalating itHow trust is built through repair, not perfectionLearning to stay present when things get uncomfortableand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

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