Tension and discord appear to excite some people who thrive on the energy it creates. That is, those who enjoy conflict do not usually see it as negative or destructive, and may view conflictual interactions as a chance to share and debate strongly-held opinions. Sometimes though that approach is one-sided and others consider the experience to be daunting and difficult.
If you like conflict as a way to debate and engage, how do you know the other person does too?