How to Fight So Your Relationship Gets Stronger (ft. Coral Osborne)
About this episode
Alexa Andre and Coral Osborne discuss how to navigate conflict in relationships to strengthen intimacy and emotional safety.
Sexologist Alexa Andre ( @sexwithalexa ) gets in bed with sexologist, intimacy coach for men, and former sex worker Coral Osborne for a conversation about conflict, repair, emotional safety, and how to fight in ways that actually strengthen relationships instead of destroying them. This episode breaks down why conflict is inevitable, why resolution is not the same as repair, and how most people unintentionally make things worse by avoiding discomfort, suppressing feelings, issuing ultimatums, or apologizing without real empathy. Coral shares tools drawn from attachment theory, coaching, lived experience, and relationship psychology to help couples navigate fights with curiosity, accountability, and emotional intelligence. Topics covered include: The difference between conflict resolution and emotional repair Why 69% of conflict in relationships is recurring Secure vs anxious vs avoidant attachment styles Why conflict is necessary for real intimacy Sulking, silent treatment, and “read my mind” behavior Fight, flight, freeze responses in relationships How avoidance fuels resentment and rupture The importance of reassurance during conflict Why “do you want to be right or happy?”…
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