Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

Whether outwardly or inwardly, some of us cry about some interpersonal conflicts. Hurt feelings, not getting what we want, demeaning attacks on our beings, loss of face, shame and other by-products of conflict – not done well – can lead … Continue reading →

Many of us equate fighting and conflict and yet, nothing says they have to be the same thing. For instance, we might figure that fighting for something we want or believe in is the only way to get it. On … Continue reading →

Running away from conflict is more than avoiding the tension, the disagreement, the risk of losing the relationship. It is fleeing from it altogether – not acknowledging its existence and ignoring its impact. In some cases, running away from our … Continue reading →

Many of us do not view interpersonal conflict as necessary. Yet, voicing our perspectives and discovering where others are coming from – even when it’s disparate from our place and space – is necessary for developing and sustaining connection, if … Continue reading →

Some conflicts stick to us. Or maybe it’s really that we cling to them. We have trouble getting over things the other person said – or the things we said. The scenarios we replay often get distorted along the way … Continue reading →