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I've heard that a relationship devoid of conflict is a relationship that is only surface deep and lacks depth.Conflict in a relationship is not bad and I think it's important to deal with it as it comes. Most of the time the bad part is how we handle it and not "fighting fair." Avoidance, in my opinion, only causes the other partner to build up resentment and to begin to feel invisible and insignificant because their concerns are not a priority to their partner.
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Usually face it had on; find that if I don't it tends to become a nagging distraction (also, consistent with my personality and need foreclosure on issues ) I will usually pursue a resolve aggressively (sometimes even to my detriment))
I definitely avoid it but I am trying really hard to get better at expressing concerns. Our weekly staff meeting really helps with this a lot!!
I think I tend to face conflict head on. It's usually my nature to try and find a solution to problems, and I know that within our relationship I often try to solve your problems too when I should probably just listen. I think I am a perfectionist, so it's hard for me to leave things alone sometimes... I guess there really isn't a "right" answer to this one, but if I avoid conflict, I think that I tend to let it build up inside me and it becomes a bigger issue later, so if I can take care of it
Face it head on BC if I don't it becomes a bigger problem later
I face it but try to carry the right tone
Face it! If not, it'll get worse but facing the conflict when it happens is the best thing to do :) it'll only make ya stronger
I avoid conflict. I know that it's best to face it and move past it, but I bottle things up..
I have been really working hard to face conflict head-on in the correct manner and not put my partner down.
I avoid it even though I know I shouldn't. I can be pretty passive aggressive.
we face it head on so it can be resolved and move on
Face it
It only gets worse later
It only gets worse later
Avoid