The Repair Blog
Insights and stories on connection and conflict resolution.
Overcorrection in Relationships: How Our Past Can Shape Extreme Reactions
Learn how overcorrection — swinging to the opposite extreme after painful experiences — shows up in relationships, and how understanding these patterns can help couples build greater emotional flexibility and trust.
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
Why Couples Get Stuck in the Fight–Flight Relationship Pattern (And How to Break the Cycle)
Learn how nervous system responses like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn can trap couples in repeating conflict cycles — and how to begin breaking the pattern.
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
Understanding Attachment Styles Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Explore secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment through a trauma-informed lens, and learn how these patterns shape conflict, closeness, and repair in relationships.
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
Can an App Really Improve Your Relationship?
From managing chores to deepening intimacy, technology is entering our love lives. Discover the best apps that can help you and your partner grow closer.
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
Press Pause, Not Exit: How to Take a Healthy Time-Out
Learn how to effectively de-escalate conflicts with a healthy time-out — a crucial skill for maintaining a strong and respectful relationship.
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
Understanding Relationship Triggers
Discover how past experiences create present-day triggers in your relationship and learn how to break negative cycles using principles from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
The Role of Emotion Regulation in Healthier Relationships
Learn how managing your emotions during conflict can lead to healthier, more connected relationships. Discover practical, evidence-based tips for emotion regulation.
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
What Is Relationship Repair and Why Does It Matter?
Discover the motivation behind Repair — a tool designed to teach the art of healing conversations and build stronger, healthier relationships for everyone.
Dr. Arela Agako and RAI
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