02/19/2026
Fighting fair doesn’t mean avoiding conflict.
It means protecting your relationship while you’re in it.
Most couples aren’t struggling because they argue.
They’re struggling because they argue in ways that create distance.
Here’s what fighting fair actually looks like:
✔ Don’t stonewall — take a break and come back
✔ One issue at a time
✔ Use “I” statements
✔ No sarcasm or degrading language
✔ Validate feelings (even if you disagree)
✔ Take turns talking
✔ Be accountable
✔ Avoid “always” and “never”
✔ Aim for understanding, not agreement
When couples learn how to fight differently, intimacy changes.
Resentment softens.
Connection rebuilds.
Conflict isn’t the enemy.
Disconnection is.
If this feels familiar, we’re here to help. 🤍
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