Psychologist: After a Fight, Making Your Partner Feel Like an Ally Again Is Key

Couples handle post-argument situations in very different ways — some go straight to bed, others argue for hours or give each other the silent treatment. Psychologist Katarzyna Kucewicz stresses that healthy reconciliation is about restoring the sense that the other person is not an enemy, not about forcing apologies. The piece by Magdalena Kuszewska was originally published on 19 January 2026.