Conflict Resolution Skills!

We've talked a lot about conflict & relationships  and we all know that

Conflict is a normal and necessary part of healthy relationships. After all, two people can’t be expected to agree on everything at all times. Therefore, learning how to deal with conflict—rather than avoiding it—is crucial.

When conflict is mismanaged, it can harm the relationship. But when handled in a respectful and positive way, conflict provides an opportunity for growth, ultimately strengthening the bond between two people. By learning the skills you need for successful conflict resolution, you can face disagreements with confidence and keep your personal and professional relationships strong and growing.

1. How can one understand conflict in a relationship?
2. what are the Healthy and unhealthy ways/responses of managing and resolving conflict?
3. What are your conflict resolution skills?

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Posted: at 3-02-2011 05:51 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Try To See Their Point of View: In a conflict, most of us primarily want to feel heard and understood. We talk a lot about our point of view to get the other person to see things our way. Ironically, if we all do this all the time, there’s little focus on the other person’s point of view, and nobody feels understood. Try to really see the other side, and then you can better explain yours. (If you don't 'get it', ask more questions until you do.) Others will more likely be willing to listen if they feel heard.

Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:00 PM (14 years ago) | Hero

shouting !!!!!!!! IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WRONG

Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:01 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Look for Compromise Instead of trying to ‘win’ the argument, look for solutions that meet everybody’s needs. Either through compromise, or a new solution that gives you both what you want most, this focus is much more effective than one person getting what they want at the other’s expense. Healthy communication involves finding a resolution that both sides can be happy with.

Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:04 PM (14 years ago) | Hero

Take a Time-Out: Sometimes tempers get heated and it’s just too difficult to continue a discussion without it becoming an argument or a fight. If you feel yourself or your partner starting to get too angry to be constructive, or showing some destructive communication patterns, it’s okay to take a break from the discussion until you both cool off. Sometimes good communication means knowing when to take a break.

Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:07 PM (14 years ago) | Hero

Treat it as normal and expected.Conflict need not be catastrophic or personal. Conflict is simply part of being human.
Deal with issues as they arise.Avoiding conflict makes situations worse.Time does not resolve matters.Instead, it decreases d chance of a positive outcome.
 Attempt to understand d other person's point of view.Dismissing d other's views,assigning blame,& exclusive focus on ur own perspective r all counterproductive.
  Focus on d behavior,situation or problem area without attacking d person involved.
 Do not assume ur values or beliefs r “right.” They reflect a view of the world from ur unique perspective. Respecting another's viewpoint as equally valuable opens an opportunity for learning and growth.
Dealing with conflict does not need to be dreaded or feared. Interpersonal conflict is a natural component of human interaction. In fact, if d problem is d object of focus versus d ppl involved,disagreements can generate new ideas & growth. Dealing with issues as they occur, acknowledging d other party's feelings and perspective, and avoiding judgment or blame further increase the chance of productive conflict resolution.

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Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:09 PM (14 years ago) | Hero

i won't want to use d word conflicts in relationship nd romance issues....but,

healthy nd open constant communication is one way of avoiding nd managing  r/s misunderstandings.
listening ability, nd nt talking over d other person.
ones ability to compromise, it must nt always be ur way.(dnt b selfish)
wisdom to acknowledge wen u didn't get right nd acceptance.(especially men)
swallow ur pride nd apologise sincerely wen u r wrong.
dnt rubbish d opinion of ur partner, dnt dismiss her/her opinion as irrelevant. (foolish pride)

Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:13 PM (14 years ago) | Hero

MAZI, THIS WHY U R MY PAL ANY DAY ANY TIME.

Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:18 PM (14 years ago) | Hero

ma lady, dat makes two of us.

i hope d amebos go read this ma comment shut up.

Posted: at 3-02-2011 06:29 PM (14 years ago) | Hero

I C

Posted: at 4-02-2011 08:29 AM (14 years ago) | Hero