When any of us begin to experience acrimony about something another person is saying or doing, the seeds of inner conflict begin to grow. Essentially, it takes only one of us to be in conflict, even if we are doing so only in our heads and hearts. At these times we are usually in better control of our thoughts and feelings then when things escalate. So, we have a choice early on to gain perspective, and approach dissension before it emerges in destructive ways.
What are you thinking or feeling about another person or situation that you may manage rather than let it escalate?