EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 15 MIN
How to fight better in a relationship
from Permission To Desire: Relationships, Sex, Love, and Liberation · host Brian G. Murphy
Is fighting a sign of a failing relationship? Not necessarily!Conflict is a natural and normal part of every relationship, what matters is how you approach conflict and how you feel during it.If you find yourself battling with your partner--you know the feeling: butting heads, making arguments, poking holes, getting defensive, or if you find yourself making "compromises" that feel more like surrendering, then this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll how to spot if conflict is turning into an unproductive and unhealthy fight and then Brian will walk you through a powerful way to reframe your fighting.You are going to want different things than your partner, or have different opinions, or otherwise bump into each other, but after listening to this episode, you'll be able to do that in a way that brings you closer together rather than pushes your further apart.Enrollment for Relationshift is sold out and now closed. Want early access when enrollment opens again later this summer? Add your name to the waitlist at thisisbgm.com/groupIf you are reading this, I have 2 private coaching spots opening up later in June 2026. Learn more about how coaching can support you in building a fuller, more honest, more alive erotic life and relationship and apply for a spot at https://thisisbgm.com/private-coaching/Connect with Brian on Instagram: @ThisIsBGM (Feel free to DM with any questions you have!)
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Is fighting a sign of a failing relationship? Not necessarily!Conflict is a natural and normal part of every relationship, what matters is how you approach conflict and how you feel during it.If you find yourself battling with your partner--you know the feeling: butting heads, making arguments, poking holes, getting defensive, or if you find yourself making "compromises" that feel more like surrendering, then this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll how to spot if conflict is turning into an unproductive and unhealthy fight and then Brian will walk you through a powerful way to reframe your fighting.You are going to want different things than your partner, or have different opinions, or otherwise bump into each other, but after listening to this episode, you'll be able to do that in a way that brings you closer together rather than pushes your further apart.Enrollment for Relationshift is sold out and now closed. Want early access when enrollment opens again later this summer? Add your name to the waitlist at thisisbgm.com/groupIf you are reading this, I have 2 private coaching spots opening up later in June 2026. Learn more about how coaching can support you in building a fuller, more honest, more alive erotic life and relationship and apply for a spot at https://thisisbgm.com/private-coaching/Connect with Brian on Instagram: @ThisIsBGM (Feel free to DM with any questions you have!)
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