Victims and Villains

The Sex and Relationships Podcast

Clare and Janet explore the relationship issues that lead to arguments and how to do conflict better.

Dip into some of things Clare and Janet chat about in this episode:

00:43 Shouting, crying, slamming doors, walking away, silence - common reactions to arguments but what’s really going on in conflict? What are you really fighting for?

13:30 So what to do about conflict in relationships? How to understand conflict through Karpman's Drama Triangle

23:24 Why having some ‘me’ time is really important for improving relationships.

26:56 Janet’s 10 minute exercise to help you manage relationship issues and arguments better.

34:45 Clare and Janet’s top tips

Want to know more?

If you want to hear more about why it’s so important for your relationships to have ‘me’ time listen to episode 9 Me-topia.

Visit our website The Sex and Relationships Podcast for more information on the issues discussed in this episode. You can also Ask Clare a question or suggest a topic for future episodes.

Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook

About The Sex and Relationships Podcast:

This podcast is for anyone looking for information or help with their sex lives or relationships. Your hosts Clare Pendergast and Janet Eccles are sex and relationship therapists. In each episode they chat about common problems they see in the therapy room and draw on their years of experience to give you some insights, advice and top tips to help guide you through your relationships and sex lives.