Handling Conflict

Introduction
Conflict is a natural part of all good relationships. How it is handled is pivotal.
"...offering different ideas, viewpoints, feelings and opposing ideology is crucial to understand each other. Plus, challenging each other a little is a gateway for long interesting conversations where you learn lots about others. And gain a lot of respect. These conversations should never be avoided in hopes of bypassimg the conflict. They just need to be done in balance. So, always do your best to not be reacting from a triggered state..."
Rory Kilmartin, 2024
If it is never discussed, it will most likely fester and explode some stage. If
"...issues are brushed under the rug, inner feelings ignored and viewpoints never challenged. Eventually, this lack of personality and open, honest confrontations lead to a build-up of unresolved issues..."
Rory Kilmartin, 2024
Healthy relationships have their fair share of disagreements.
"...to make a strong relationship, each argument is viewed as a chance to understand each other better......not to win......but to resolve and grow. To understand and be understood. And to always keep the respect. To be self-reflective and ask yourself how you can grow and get better..."
Rory Kilmartin, 2024
Characteristics of healthy relationships:
- disagreements are respectful (is not about dominating or winning)
- it's a growth opportunity (each disagreement is a chance to learn something new about each other and deepen the connection)
- communications is the key (need to be clear and honest; it's about understanding and finding common ground)
- respect is top priority (need to retain respect of the other party)
Summary
"...Let's embrace our imperfections, learn from them and work to understand and further respect the people in our lives. Because that's where the real magic in relationships happens..."
Rory Kilmartin, 2024