Resolving Conflict Effectively

Conflicts occurs whenever people disagree over their values, motivations, perceptions, ideas, or desires. Sometimes these differences may seem trivial, but when a conflict triggers strong feelings, it is usually due to deep underlying personal issues. If left unchecked, conflict can lead to hurt feelings, disappointment, and discomfort as well as unpredictable behaviour. When handled in an unhealthy manner, it can cause irreparable rifts, resentments, and breakups. However when conflict is resolved in a positive way, it increases our understanding of one another, builds trust, and strengthens our relationship bonds.

At its core, emotional awareness is the key to understanding yourself and others. If you don’t know what you are feeling or why you feel that way, you won’t be able to communicate effectively or smooth over disagreements. Although understanding your own feelings may seem simple, many people ignore them, and bury down especially strong emotions like anger, sadness, and fear. Your ability to handle conflict depends though, on being connected to these feeling, so if you’re afraid of strong emotions or if you insist on finding solutions that are strictly rational, your ability to face and resolve differences will be impaired.

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