In this episode, I’m joined by relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down the six stages every relationship goes through and the critical stage where most couples either grow closer or quietly fall apart. We explore why relationship frustration isn’t a sign you chose the wrong person, but often a sign you’ve entered the power struggle stage. The make-or-break phase can feel like a crisis, but is actually an opportunity for deep connection and long-term stability.This conversation is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
why the same relationship patterns keep repeating


why qualities you once loved now feel triggering


whether conflict means something is wrong  or whether it’s part of healthy growth



In this episode, we cover:
The 6 stages every relationship moves through (and where most get stuck)


Why the power struggle stage feels so intense and why it’s unavoidable


How attachment styles shape who we’re drawn to and why


Why your subconscious, not your conscious mind, drives most relationship choices


The difference between toxic cycles and productive conflict


How couples move from conditional love to something deeper and more secure



Thais also shares practical frameworks for navigating conflict, communicating needs without defensiveness, and understanding when a relationship is actually progressing - even when it feels uncomfortable.If you’re dating, partnered, married, separated, or simply trying to understand your relationship patterns, this episode will give you language, clarity, and a new lens to view what’s really happening.

Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, relationship expert, and founder of The Personal Development School. She is the creator of Integrated Attachment Theory and has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide transform their relationships.

Visit The Personal Development School here

Follow ThaisFollow Thais on Instagram here

Follow Kylie Here 

In this episode, I&rsquo;m joined by relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down the six stages every relationship goes through and the critical stage where most couples either grow closer or quietly fall apart. We explore why relationship frustration isn&rsquo;t a sign you chose the wrong person, but often a sign you&rsquo;ve entered the power struggle stage. The make-or-break phase can feel like a crisis, but is actually an opportunity for deep connection and long-term stability.This conversation is for you if you&rsquo;ve ever wondered:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">why the same relationship patterns keep repeating </li>
<li aria-level="1">why qualities you once loved now feel triggering </li>
<li aria-level="1">whether conflict means something is wrong&nbsp; or whether it&rsquo;s part of healthy growth </li>
</ul>
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The 6 stages every relationship moves through (and where most get stuck) </li>
<li aria-level="1">Why the power struggle stage feels so intense and why it&rsquo;s unavoidable </li>
<li aria-level="1">How attachment styles shape who we&rsquo;re drawn to and why </li>
<li aria-level="1">Why your subconscious, not your conscious mind, drives most relationship choices </li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between toxic cycles and productive conflict </li>
<li aria-level="1">How couples move from conditional love to something deeper and more secure </li>
</ul>
Thais also shares practical frameworks for navigating conflict, communicating needs without defensiveness, and understanding when a relationship is actually progressing - even when it feels uncomfortable.If you&rsquo;re dating, partnered, married, separated, or simply trying to understand your relationship patterns, this episode will give you language, clarity, and a new lens to view what&rsquo;s really happening.
Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, relationship expert, and founder of The Personal Development School. She is the creator of Integrated Attachment Theory and has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide transform their relationships.
Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/">The Personal Development School here</a>
Follow Thais <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/?hl=en">Follow Thais on Instagram here</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kylielately/?hl=en">Follow Kylie Here</a>&nbsp;

Almost Forty is for the woman who feels pulled towards growth- in all areas of life. With honest reflections and thoughtful conversations - Almost Forty dives into the big and small life lessons about love, identity, purpose, motherhood, change and everything that happens when you start prioritising and connecting with yourself. It’s heartfelt, relatable and real. Hosted by Kylie Lately- Business Owner, Mentor, Mum and creator of the Almost Confidential series- Kylie uses her training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to approach the topics that matter during this stage of life. Subscribe to Almost Confidential for extra unfiltered reflections.

Almost Forty is for the woman who feels pulled towards growth- in all areas of life. With honest reflections and thoughtful conversations - Almost Forty dives into the big and small life lessons about love, identity, purpose, motherhood, change and everything that happens when you start prioritising and connecting with yourself. It&rsquo;s heartfelt, relatable and real. Hosted by Kylie Lately- Business Owner, Mentor, Mum and creator of the Almost Confidential series- Kylie uses her training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to approach the topics that matter during this stage of life. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/almost-forty/id1453463089">Almost Confidential</a> for extra unfiltered reflections.

Almost Forty

I am. with Kylie Lately is the podcast for women who want to know, like, love and value themselves more than ever before.





Through personal reflections, regular overshares and curious conversations with a variety of guests you will finish each episode feeling like you’ve just had a proper soul catch up with your best friend.





We take life lessons and turn them into the fuel that fires your one precious life. 

I am. with Kylie Lately is the podcast for women who want to know, like, love and value themselves more than ever before.
 
 
Through personal reflections, regular overshares and curious conversations with a variety of guests you will finish each episode feeling like you’ve just had a proper soul catch up with your best friend.
 
 
We take life lessons and turn them into the fuel that fires your one precious life.