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Fighting Fair: How to Argue Without Destroying Trust

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Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, but being combative is optional. In this episode of Marriage with Jim and Teresa, we share practical skills for fighting fair so conflict becomes a tool, not a threat. Learn how to spot red flags like stonewalling, name-calling, contempt, and scorekeeping and replace them with healthy habits. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, this conversation will help you handle disagreements without destroying trust, intimacy, or respect.

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ABOUT MWJT
Jim & Teresa have been married for 44 years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.

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Chapters

1. Fighting Fair: How to Argue Without Destroying Trust (00:00:00)

2. Embrace Conflict (00:03:15)

3. Show a Little L.U.V. (00:12:30)

4. Is Conflict a tool or a threat? (00:17:50)

5. Rules for Fighting Fair (00:22:40)

6. Stonewalling, Silent Treatment & other red flags in conflict (00:37:20)

7. Weaponizing vulnerability (00:48:15)

8. How to set conflict ground rules (00:59:10)

6 episodes

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Manage episode 508014390 series 3685948
Content provided by Jim and Teresa. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jim and Teresa or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, but being combative is optional. In this episode of Marriage with Jim and Teresa, we share practical skills for fighting fair so conflict becomes a tool, not a threat. Learn how to spot red flags like stonewalling, name-calling, contempt, and scorekeeping and replace them with healthy habits. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, this conversation will help you handle disagreements without destroying trust, intimacy, or respect.

🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for daily insights.
👇 CONNECT WITH J & T
FOLLOW MWJT
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriagewithJimandTeresa
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
X: https://x.com/mwjtpodcast
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Website: http://marriagewithjimandteresa.com/

📖 GET YOUR FREE EBOOK - https://tinyurl.com/mwjt-freebie

ABOUT MWJT
Jim & Teresa have been married for 44 years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Fighting Fair: How to Argue Without Destroying Trust (00:00:00)

2. Embrace Conflict (00:03:15)

3. Show a Little L.U.V. (00:12:30)

4. Is Conflict a tool or a threat? (00:17:50)

5. Rules for Fighting Fair (00:22:40)

6. Stonewalling, Silent Treatment & other red flags in conflict (00:37:20)

7. Weaponizing vulnerability (00:48:15)

8. How to set conflict ground rules (00:59:10)

6 episodes

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