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Dec 2016
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69: Why We Fight The Ones We Love

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How conflict in a relationship manifests in different ways. Why we fight in relationships and how to prevent it. Creating a mission statement for your relationship. Moving away from the fight or flight mindset. The importance of naming your feelings. And much more! Erik Newton is ... Show More
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