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Talking but so far no conflict
I usually hold it in, brush it off or try to ignore it. It doesn't really work with Sasha, because she needs to hear from me.
I employ all the techniques I learned in many conflict resolution workshops I've taken at various jobs over the year. There is no such thing as an office or a relationship without dysfunction or politics. Try to get all the stakeholders aligned, gain consensus and manage people's egos!
I just walk away and not avoid conflict
It used to be "silent arguing" but we've grown a lot and are now confronting it verbally
We argue, but we ALWAYS figure it out extremely soon. We communicate really well.
Hmm, sometimes I snap. He holds it in. Then we try to talk it out and find solutions -- That always works the best!
By blowing up, and he deserts me, basically not well. We really need help with this:/
Confrontation and a time to think
Female, >50 years, Married, OK, US | Apr 24, 2012
Female, >50 years, Married, OK, US | Apr 24, 2012
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I like to talk about it, she doesn't. Then when I don't want to, she does. I always say something when I don't like what's happening
We haven't handled it well lately. I nag, he feels resentful and starts making up excuses. I need to back off and allow him to handle things in his own time. He procrastinates a lot and I feel like I have to nag him into getting things done, but I'm learning to let him handle things himself and be there when he needs me, but not push. We let our emotions take over sometimes before we talk and work things out. We're working on it, though.
Talking is one thing we do without hesitation
Talking or silence, depends on situation.
Not as well as we should...
not very well
Not as good as I wish I could. I tend to quiet up which makes things worse .. I'm sorry baby
Female, 41-50 years, Dating | Apr 23, 2012
Male, 36-40 years, Dating, VA, US | Apr 23, 2012
Female, 41-50 years, Dating | May 03, 2012