When Depression is in Your Bed℠
When Depression is in Your Bed℠
Trish Sanders, LCSW
#60 Rupture and Repair: Why What Happens After Conflict Matters Most
21 minutes Posted Mar 18, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Why Hurt Is Inevitable
Imago Dialogue And Relationship Change
Real Life Ruptures At Home
Conflict Versus Rupture Explained
Repair Is Not Blame Or Apology
Accountability As A Cue Of Safety
Take One Step And Stay Connected
0:00
21:46
Download MP3
Show notes
What if the most important moment in a conflict isn’t when someone gets hurt — but whether repair happens afterward? In this episode, I explore why conflict itself doesn’t determine the health of a relationship. What matters most is what happens after the rupture. While many focus on frequency or intensity, a more meaningful measure is how quickly partners repair and reconnect. Drawing from my work with couples and my relationship with my husband Ben, I share how our relationship shifte...