We often talk about how to avoid conflict in relationships. But since we’re imperfect, we might still raise our voices, be impatient, dismissive, even unkind. Mistakes are sometimes unavoidable. But there is something you can always control - how you make up for it. Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson believes weekly and daily repairs might be the #1 relationship strategy. Yet, she’s seen in her counseling office that many people are unwilling to repair or don’t know how.