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An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It

August 22, 2026·42 min·6-min readinterviewpolitics
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Conflict, often avoided as destructive, is reframed by Priya Parker as a vital, generative force for deepening relationships and defining group identity. Healthy conflict—what she calls 'healthy heat'—is not about domination but about staying engaged in meaningful ways to strengthen conne

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Priya Parker

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Priya ParkerDavid MarcheseCarl Pillemerby Carl PillemerAmanda Ripleyby Amanda RipleyJoyce Ann Mercerby Joyce Ann MercerRaina Cohenby Raina Cohen

Books

The Art of Gatheringby Priya ParkerThe Art of Fightingby Priya ParkerFault Linesby Carl PillemerHigh Conflictby Amanda Ripley

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LeadershipManagementSelf Improvement

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