When disagreements arise in relationships, we all have different ways of handling them. These conflict styles shape how we communicate, solve problems, and ultimately grow together or apart.

Avoiding conflict may be a healthy way to circumvent dysfunctional drama or petty power struggles, but it can also be a way of avoiding accountability. By examining your conflict-avoidant style, you ...

“Conflict can and should be handled constructively; when it is, relationships benefit. Conflict avoidance is not the hallmark of a good relationship. On the contrary, it is a symptom of serious ...