Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

One of the reactions to being in conflict is to freeze. It’s a state of feeling blocked and immobilized – unable to think or respond. We may also freeze by turning emotionally cold toward the other person. As a result … Continue reading →

When some of us are in conflict – or even before and afterwards – we tend to complain about the other person and the things they said or did. While we might feel totally justified with our plaints, we may … Continue reading →

Interpersonal conflict affects us in many ways – one way being that the emotions that are activated get in our way of thinking clearly, creative problem-solving, and decision-making. Initially emotions propel high energy to assert and defend ourselves. Then, they … Continue reading →

When someone says or does something we don’t like or agree with, we may respond with a statement like “give me a break”. Its sarcastic edge shows our disdain, which is often interpreted as condescending and a put down. In … Continue reading →

Being accommodating is a conflict management style that is sometimes appropriate for the person and circumstance. There are other times though when accommodating translates into appeasing, yielding, giving up and compromising what is important to us.  In many cases when … Continue reading →