Rachel Saenger Taylor, LPC-S, LMFT-S

Every relationship, whether it’s romantic, familial, friendly, or professional, comes with conflict. It’s inevitable. When two people with their own histories, personalities, and needs share space, disagreements will happen. But here’s something that surprises many people: conflict isn’t always bad. In fact, healthy conflict can actually strengthen relationships by deepening trust and understanding. The problem arises when conflict turns toxic, when it stops being about solvi