Anger in Relationships

Anger in Relationships

From Relationship Advice by Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich

June 1, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

This episode explores the role of anger in relationships and how to express it constructively.

Anger can feel disruptive in relationships, but it often shows up for a reason: it signals that something important feels blocked, unfair, or violated. In this episode, we explore how anger can either push partners into blame, shutdown, and disconnection, or help clarify needs, values, and boundaries when it’s expressed with regulation. The goal isn’t to get rid of anger, but to understand it, lower its intensity, and communicate it in a way that keeps both people connected. Main Talking Points Anger’s Function Window Of Tolerance Blocked Goals Pursue And Withdraw Naming Anger Repairing Conflict Give Me Discounts! ⁠⁠AG1 - ⁠⁠AG1 has become my go to every morning. ⁠⁠Beducate⁠⁠ - Use code relationship69 for 65% off the annual pass. Check out Relationship Academy! ⁠ ⁠Cozy Earth⁠⁠ - Black Friday has come early! Right now, you can stack my code “IDO” on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won’t last, so start your holiday shopping today! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Rythm - Get 15% off your first month + free shipping! ⁠⁠Simple Practice⁠⁠ - If you're in mental health and not using simple practice then what are you doing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, Cayla Bozovich

Topics covered

  • anger in relationships
  • communication
  • emotional regulation
  • conflict resolution
  • relationship dynamics

Keywords

  • anger
  • relationships
  • communication
  • conflict
  • emotional regulation
  • boundaries
  • needs

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AG1, Beducate, Cozy Earth, Kiwi Fodzyme, Rythm, Simple Practice, Spark My Relationship Course, Skylight, Tanasi

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Products: AG1, Beducate, Cozy Earth, Kiwi Fodzyme, Rythm, Simple Practice, Spark My Relationship Course, Skylight, Tanasi

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