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Episode 191 - When Conflict or Silence Feels Like Love: What Fighting and Avoidance Say About Your Family

Is your family stuck in conflict—either yelling and arguing or avoiding everything in silence? In this episode, family relationship coach Tina Gosney explains how conflict styles shape marriage, parenting, and your relationship with adult children—and how to move from destructive patterns to constructive conflict and emotional safety.

 In this episode of Coaching Your Family Relationships, Tina Gosney, Family Life Educator and Family Relationship Coach, breaks down the hidden conflict styles that shape your marriage, your parenting, and your relationship with your family.

You’ll discover:

• Why yelling, arguing, or “unfiltered honesty” can feel like love and connection in some families
• Why silence, sweeping things under the rug, or avoiding tough conversations can feel like safety in others
• How destructive conflict, conflict avoidance, and constructive conflict each shape your family relationships
• What happens when highly religious families label conflict as “sinful” and shut it down
• How parents—whether raising kids or relating to adult children—set the emotional tone for the whole family
• Why fighting doesn’t always mean connection, and silence doesn’t always mean peace
• Practical steps to create emotional safety, better communication, and genuine connection at home

Whether your home has been marked by explosive arguments or cold silences, this episode will help you understand your conflict style and begin practicing constructive conflict that leads to healing, intimacy, and lasting connection.

Join Tina Gosney’s live workshop on October 9th: End Family Disconnection and Rebuild Relationships that Last. Learn how to change the emotional climate of your family—even if no one else changes first. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs.
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Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach.
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