243. Why Regulating Our Emotions Helps Us Fight Better
From Lit AF Relationships by Sarah Cohan
April 15, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 243
About this episode
This episode discusses how regulating emotions can lead to more productive conflicts in relationships.
If you don’t know how to have conflict without it escalating into a big fight, this episode is for you. I talk about my secret weapon to helping you have a productive fight that stays on topic, and that secret is regulating emotions. I know, emotions are scary. But when you learn how to regulate them it makes a world of difference to showing up for your partner and feeling like your fights are safe and getting resolved. Tune in to learn how to start fighting better and feeling safer in your relationship. Discover your attachment style to create a healthy relationship where you feel safe and supported. Take the free quiz here: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6329f75e6dd9410016a64043 Follow Lit AF Relationships on Instagram: @itsmesarahcohan.com Visit the Lit AF Relationships Website: https://www.sarahcohan.com/ If you’re interested in one-on-one or couples coaching, I’d love to help drop the doubt that you’re not in the relationship and feel seen and heard by your partner. Get started by booking a free 60-minute healthy relationships call here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddL3tie849uvgD1m31l4MAH3AzH0FlWgnsG0gPEBEzeDyPyg/viewform
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Cohan
Topics covered
- emotional regulation
- conflict resolution
- healthy relationships
- attachment styles
- self-improvement
Keywords
- emotions
- conflict
- relationship safety
- productive fights
- attachment style
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