Author Archives: Cinnie Noble
Criticizing Others
One way that some of us cope when we are in conflict is to criticize the other person for something he or she is saying or doing. Criticism takes many forms. For instance, it may be by being condescending, pointing … Continue reading
Understanding Why We Blame
Let’s face it, we sometimes spend needless time in blame mode about our interpersonal disputes. Just think of all the energy we put out! I’m not always sure what compels blame. Are we trying to take attention away from our … Continue reading
The Conflict Iceberg
The metaphor of an iceberg has commonly been used as a metaphor about conflict. This is on the basis that there are things above the surface that show themselves and then, there is all that is going on underneath. Compared … Continue reading
Facing the Conflict
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ~ James Baldwin The notion that we have the ability to change someone (such as their personality, their needs, their values, their core … Continue reading
THE NEED TO PROVE RIGHTNESS
This quote refers to a common phenomenon for many of us when we are in conflict and the need to be right trumps the possibility of accepting another perspective. Considering alternative ideas as legitimate, backing down, being okay with acknowledging … Continue reading
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