The expense of conflict is the high price we pay for challenging people near and dear to us. It is the loss we experience in inner peace for taking our differences to places they don’t belong. It is the amount … Continue reading
Some situations are infuriating. We become angry at the other person, even when it’s the circumstances that upset us. We may have trouble separating the person from the problem at these times though sometimes, of course, she or he is … Continue reading
One reason we avoid conflict is due to fears we are experiencing. Examples are the fear of losing things we value such as face, control, the relationship, self-respect, our reputation, hard won success, and something else important to us. We … Continue reading
Some of us are more charitable than others when we consider the many ways we have to give to one another, to share, to support, to help and so on. Being clear and asking for clarity when in conflict are … Continue reading
Some things that people say and do in our interpersonal disputes are unforgiveable. Some words and actions, however, are forgivable, but sometimes we act as though they are unforgiveable. Not distinguishing between what constitutes an egregious act can harm us … Continue reading