Psychology · 20 min
The High-Conflict Couple
By Alan E. Fruzzetti
This episode reveals the unseen emotional patterns that trap couples in repetitive, escalating conflicts, offering a path to de-escalation and genuine connection.
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Psychology
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Relationship conflict, emotional regulation, couple dynamics
Who it is for
If you often find yourself in repetitive arguments that escalate quickly, leaving you both feeling unheard, this can help you understand and transform those painful cycles.
The author
As a clinical psychologist and a key developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for couples, Alan E. Fruzzetti offers a precise, compassionate framework for understanding and regulating the intense emotions that fuel relationship conflict.
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