Handle Conflict, Stay Connected (w/Dr. Andrei Esanu) [Ep. #5]
In this episode of High Noon Couples, we speak with Dr. Andrei Esanu, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a background in cognitive behavioral therapy and couple counseling.
Dr. Esanu shares what really helps couples stay connected when tensions rise. The core message? Don’t wait until you’re in the middle of an argument to figure things out.
Instead, he encourages couples to create clear agreements ahead of time—around stress, support, space, and reconnection—so that when conflict comes, you’re not scrambling for tools in the heat of the moment.
He explains how pre-agreed strategies, simple rituals, and intentional communication can make all the difference in helping couples move from emotional reactivity to emotional safety.