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We Can Do Hard Things · July 30, 2026 · 59m

(BEST OF) Why You Keep Having the Same Fight | Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon unpacks the 'Changer' and 'Accepter' dynamic that fuels recurring conflicts in nearly every partnership. She explains how our biggest fights about chores or phones are really about childhood wounds, fear of abandonment, and a longing to be seen and loved. Solomon offers practical insights on balancing the desire for growth with radical acceptance and shares tools for breaking reactive cycles. This best-of episode distills key concepts from her Relational Self-Awareness framework and her books on love and intimacy.

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What Recurring Fights Are Really About
Arguments about dishes, phones, or going to therapy are rarely about the surface issue—they are about deeper fears of being unseen, unheard, or abandoned.
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Highlights

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The Changer vs. Accepter Dynamic
In most relationships, one partner takes the role of the Changer—pushing for growth and improvement—while the other is the Accepter, who values being loved unconditionally as they are.
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How to Break the Fighting Cycle
Solomon offers practical steps for moving from reactive fighting to mutual understanding, including naming the underlying fear, listening without defensiveness, and using 'I feel' statements.
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Editorial

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When to Push for Change vs. Practice Acceptance
Solomon advises that the key to a healthy relationship is knowing when to advocate for change and when to offer radical acceptance.
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References

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Love Every Day — Alexandra Solomon — Her daily practice book on relational habits
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Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want — Alexandra Solomon — Explores sexuality and relational health
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Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want — Alexandra Solomon — Foundational work on relational self-awareness
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