E23 Rupture and Repair: Why Relationships Don’t Need Perfection
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E23 Rupture and Repair: Why Relationships Don’t Need Perfection
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No parent stays calm all the time. We snap, disconnect, misread, or say things we wish we could take back - and that’s not a failure of attachment. In Episode 23 of Not Just Theories, we explore rupture and repair: the idea that healthy relationships aren’t built by getting it right every time, but by coming back together after things go wrong.
This episode unpacks what rupture actually looks like in everyday parenting, why it’s inevitable, and how repair helps children learn trust, accountability, and emotional safety. We talk about why apologising to children doesn’t weaken your authority - and how it actually models responsibility and respect.
You’ll also hear practical examples of repair that go beyond a rushed “sorry,” including naming what happened, validating feelings without over-explaining, and reconnecting in ways that feel genuine rather than performative.
This episode is about letting go of perfection, embracing your humanity, and remembering that repair isn’t a backup plan - it’s the actual plan.