@melrobbins: The strongest relationships aren’t conflict-free. They’re built by people willing to have the hard conversations. Priya Parker is a connection expert and bestselling author of The Art of Gathering, who shows you how the moments you avoid can be the ones that matter most for real connection. Listen to this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast now! 🎧 “Try it For 1 Week: Small Ways to Make Your Life Fun & Exciting Again”

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vanessa89669
Vanessa :
I struggle with letting things go after a conflict
2026-06-23 06:44:53
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ro.xanne070721
Roxanne 🧿 :
Conflict means that you care as simple as this coz if we don't care we don't give attention to what people are syaing
2026-06-22 16:05:54
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realivanperalta
Iván Peralta :
What an exceptional conversation! Priya is absolutely spot on: conflict is daunting because it forces us to be vulnerable, yet it remains essential. We frequently assume our only choices are 'either I suppress my feelings or I blow up,' but the truth is that the first action inevitably triggers the second. Keeping things to yourself due to fear or a lack of trust turns you into a pressure cooker; eventually, the slightest trigger causes an explosion, damaging relationships you deeply care about. That is why Priya’s technique of breathing and grounding yourself is such a brilliant strategy. In essence, you are establishing an NLP anchor to condition your mind. In my view, a healthy conflict relies on three core pillars: lowering your tone of voice, upholding respect, and respecting each other’s turn to speak. By speaking softly, you reassure both your brain and theirs that there is no threat, keeping the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response) from kicking in. And if ultimately, despite navigating the situation with leadership and respect, the relationship ends because there is no mutual alignment, a hidden value remains. People enter our lives to teach us lessons. Rather than harboring resentment, the end of a friendship is the ideal time to reflect: What did this person come to teach me that I was previously blind to? Conflict, even during a farewell, drives our personal evolution.
2026-06-22 21:40:52
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little_liams_journey
Little Liam’s Journey :
But what if your partner puts the burden of connection and reconciliation completely on your shoulders? What if they have a visceral reaction to the statement “relationships take two?” What if they truly never ask you about your wants and needs? What if it’s really one-sided with double-standards and unexpressed expectations? How does one work with that?
2026-06-23 01:52:56
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davidzznom9
david :
this is a nice post but at 53 can I still find love again
2026-06-23 09:48:02
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basira_therapy
BASIRA THERAPY- Shireen Musleh :
If you don’t take the time to resolve an issue you are having with someone, it’s because you do not value them enough. Conflict is necessary for connection. you fight the hardest for those you love the most!
2026-06-23 21:52:56
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cookingpan2
Cooking Pan 🍳 :
very informative 🌹
2026-06-22 16:23:18
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70sbabygodsfav
Carolyn@5DLOVE :
And you can have conflict and still stay connected..if both parties are healed and self aware
2026-06-22 18:40:34
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theonlinebizproforyou
The Online Biz Pro :
Totally agree
2026-06-25 14:42:40
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s.8.0.d
S :
conflict is fine as long as it's healthy and constructive
2026-06-24 00:28:35
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sinawoh
sinawoh :
As someone who used to fear conflict and get anxious at the thought of being indifferent with someone I care about. Through Therapy I have learnt to welcome and appreciate conflict based on this exact take. Thank you for this perspective
2026-07-20 09:46:15
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chichidances08
Chichi :
but if the conflict seems being constant like a never ending pattern of obstacle course, why would you even want that kind of relationship
2026-06-23 00:59:38
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crece.conale
@crece.conale :
I love vulnerabiliy🥰
2026-06-23 04:12:06
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nana.shanna1
NANA Shanna ❌ :
Truth
2026-06-23 02:06:37
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selinanicole86
Selina :
I agree with this!!!
2026-07-18 00:15:54
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her_majesty86
💙🫧Miss~Hermner 🫧 :
people are so full of their unhealed childhood trauma but in a more grown human body 📌they aren't ready for such conversations
2026-07-18 00:10:23
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smcsmc68
Stacey Maree Campbell :
YES
2026-07-05 13:26:52
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sotipanky10
Sotipanky :
So real
2026-06-23 18:02:39
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pkwantigua
PKW :
Endorse!
2026-08-29 19:35:54
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oxanasmithrealtor
oxanasmithrealtor :
Brilliant 🎯
2026-07-20 14:25:19
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whatschoolforgot
whatschoolforgot :
Beautiful idea
2026-06-25 14:04:35
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Queen :
☦️🙋‍♀️🌸
2026-06-23 02:18:37
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Lisa Hardesty :
❤️❤️❤️
2026-06-23 02:11:40
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Queen :
🩷
2026-06-23 02:18:30
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Virginia MT Shop :
❤️❤️❤️
2026-06-22 22:02:08
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