conflict resolution

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onto today’s topic: conflict resolution 🔨 

if you really cared enough about a relationship, you’d make an effort to communicate and talk through conflicts, rather than fleeing.

i have a bone to pick with people that get immediately defensive when a friend tries to bring up something that upset them.

people don’t communicate because they hate each other. in fact, it’s the exact opposite. 🤨 they value the relationship so much that they’re willing to take the steps needed to grow and learn together. if you let those misalignments add up and eventually just choose to escape, you never really cared about the friendship to begin with.

conflict resolution is extremely important for the longevity of relationships. at an even broader level, it’s important in group settings in the workplace, at school, or just in society.

approaching those conversations (especially in-person) is still a pretty tough task for me, but i’m steadily growing more comfortable with it. the last thing i want is for a friendship i care deeply about to fizzle out because of one disagreement. 😬 

disagreements are healthy — letting conflict fester is not. i actually think it’s great to have friends where you don’t agree on every single little thing. they’re the people that broaden your perspective, challenge your opinions, and often times help you grow more than anyone else.

have hard conversations and strengthen your relationships as a result. 🪢 

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