How to Fight Fair: 7 Conflict Rules That Can Save a Marriage | You’re Probably Right (Ep. 245)

Conflict is inevitable — but unfair conflict can destroy love. In Episode 245 of You’re Probably Right, we unpack 7 battle-tested rules that help couples argue without tearing each other apart. From learning to pause before reacting, to avoiding low blows, to repairing with “touch gloves,” these principles transform fights into opportunities for connection.

Whether you’re married, dating, or simply want healthier communication, this episode gives you a blueprint for fighting fair — so your relationship grows stronger instead of weaker.

• 00:00 – Intro | Why fighting fair matters in love & marriage

• 01:57 – The truth about conflict | It’s not the fight, it’s how you fight

• 06:11 – Rule 1: Pause Before You Swing | The pause is power

• 11:04 – Rule 2: Attack the Problem, Not the Person | Team first, not enemies

• 14:12 – Rule 3: Keep the Fight in the Ring | Don’t drag in old arguments

• 16:50 – Rule 4: Respect the Referee (Boundaries) | Knowing when to call time-out

• 22:23 – Rule 5: No Low Blows (Words That Scar) | Why some words never fade

• 26:28 – Rule 6: Replay the Tape Together | Learning from conflict patterns

• 27:42 – Rule 7: Touch Gloves, Reconnect | Rituals for repair & intimacy

• 29:42 – Closing | Why fighting fair deepens love

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