Unbalanced.

Fights are not fair if there is only one right way. If relationships function as if there is, only one right way, then, only one person is being represented.

Relationships are left out of balance and underrepresented partners get lost.

Brent Atkinson, a respected couples therapist and researcher, highlights how important it is to acknowledge and respect that there are many right ways to do life and approach relationships.

Conflict needs to make room for many right ways if they aim to be fair.


Journal Prompt: Conflict would feel more balanced if…