How to Repair After a Fight (5 Ways to Actually Fix Conflict)
From Relationship Renovation: Why Couples Get Stuck & How They Find Their Way Back by EJ and Tarah Kerwin
May 1, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 274
About this episode
The episode discusses how to effectively repair relationships after conflicts and the importance of addressing unresolved issues.
Have you ever argued with your partner… and even though it “ended”… something still didn’t feel right? You told each other you were fine. You moved on with your day. But underneath it all— 👉 there’s still tension 👉 still distance 👉 still something unresolved If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in those moments: 👉 Ruptures —the emotional disconnection that happens when conflict isn’t fully repaired And more importantly… 👉 how to actually fix them We walk you through 5 powerful ways to repair after conflict , including: Why unresolved arguments don’t just disappear—they carry into the next one How to take real responsibility (without blaming your partner) The importance of regulating your emotions before trying to fix anything Why validation doesn’t mean agreement—and why that changes everything What a genuine apology actually sounds like (and why most don’t work) How to intentionally reconnect so the relationship feels safe again One of the biggest takeaways: 👉 Just because the fight ended… doesn’t mean it was repaired And without repair, those moments build over time— creating resentment, distance, and…
People in this episode
Hosts: EJ Kerwin, Tarah Kerwin
Topics covered
- conflict resolution
- emotional disconnection
- relationship repair
- communication
- apology
Keywords
- repair after a fight
- unresolved arguments
- emotional regulation
- genuine apology
- relationship tools
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