Have you ever had a fight with someone that starts off small but then suddenly turns super personal, like you’re back in primary school, trading playground insults?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis shares how to have what I call a “good fight” — one that’s free from criticism, defensiveness, and all those traps we fall into when emotions run high.

You'll also learn:
What a bad fight looks like 
The difference between expressing a complaint and criticising someone
The types of negative communication
How to have a "good fight" that's fair and respectful 

Watch the podcast on YouTube here. 

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. 

Have you ever had a fight with someone that starts off small but then suddenly turns super personal, like you&rsquo;re back in primary school, trading playground insults?
In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis shares how to have what I call a &ldquo;good fight&rdquo; &mdash; one that&rsquo;s free from criticism, defensiveness, and all those traps we fall into when emotions run high.
You'll also learn:
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<li data-start="510" data-end="526">What a bad fight looks like&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="510" data-end="526">The difference between expressing a complaint and criticising someone</li>
<li data-start="510" data-end="526">The types of negative communication</li>
<li data-start="510" data-end="526">How to have a "good fight" that's fair and respectful&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Watch the podcast on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ButAreYouHappyPodcast/featured">here</a>.&nbsp;
If you or someone you know needs support, contact <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">Beyond Blue</a> on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.&nbsp;
Want to get in touch with us? DM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/butareyouhappypod/">@butareyouhappypod</a> on Instagram or <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice memo</a>. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas&mdash;think of it as free therapy!
CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashanidante/">Ashani Dante</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anastasia.hronis/?hl=en">Dr Anastasia Hronis</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zotheysay/?hl=en"></a>Executive Producer: Naima Brown
<a href="https://www.flexmami.com/"></a>Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.&nbsp;

This isn't a show about therapy. It is therapy. Each episode, you're invited to be a fly on the wall for a raw, unscripted, and intimate session with a real couple. These are the conversations that usually happen behind closed doors - the painful truths, the confusing patterns, and the hard-earned breakthroughs that define a relationship. This is the sound of two people fighting for a future together.

This isn't a show&nbsp;about&nbsp;therapy. It&nbsp;is&nbsp;therapy. Each episode, you're invited to be a fly on the wall for a raw, unscripted, and intimate session with a real couple. These are the conversations that usually happen behind closed doors - the painful truths, the confusing patterns, and the hard-earned breakthroughs that define a relationship. This is the sound of two people fighting for a future together.

This Is Why We Fight

How To Have A 'Good Fight' In A Relationship

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