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- Aug 2, 2025
When Conflict Sparks Connection (Yes, Really)
- Life in Tandem with Pete & Emily
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August Theme: Connection & Conflict
Let’s be honest—conflict in marriage isn’t just possible, it’s inevitable. We’re two totally different humans trying to build a life together. Of course we’ll clash. But what if we told you that conflict doesn’t have to mean disconnection?
This month in Life in Tandem, we’re exploring how conflict—when handled with intention—can actually become a catalyst for deeper connection. It’s not about avoiding the hard stuff. It’s about learning to show up differently in the hard stuff.
Here’s what we’ve got for you this month:
🎧 The Podcast: Real Couples, Real Tools
Our newest 4-part podcast series, Connection & Conflict in Marriage, is officially live! We sat down with a real-life couple who are winning at staying connected—even when things get tense. If you’ve ever wondered what healthy conflict looks like in someone else’s relationship (and how to bring more of that into yours), you’ll want to give it a listen.
🔗 Listen to the Connection & Conflict Series →
(Or find “Life in Tandem” wherever you get your podcasts.)
📆 The Challenge: 30 Days of Connection & Conflict
You don’t need a breakthrough conversation every day. But you do need daily deposits into your connection account. Our 30-day challenge is filled with simple, real-life prompts designed to help you grow closer and handle conflict more consciously.
Think:
✔️ Less tension, more curiosity
✔️ Thoughtful texts, not just to-do lists
✔️ New ways to reconnect when things feel off
💬 Coming Soon: A Game-Changer (Literally)
We’ve been cooking up something so good behind the scenes—think card games that help you spark laughter, tell stories, and ask the questions that matter (without it feeling like homework). Our first two decks—52 Date Ideas and Couples Q&A—are almost ready to launch, with more in the works. You’ll want these on your next night in. Or your next road trip. Or... whenever you want to stop talking about the grocery list and start talking about you two again.
This month, we’re inviting you to lean into the mess—not to make it messier, but to make it matter. If you’re in a season where connection feels a little out of reach, we get it. We’ve been there too. You don’t need to fix everything overnight. Just start by showing up differently today.
As always, we’re in this with you.
– Emily & Pete
💌 Got questions or wins to share? Email us at hello@lifeintandem.life or come hang out in the Life in Tandem Community on Facebook