Learn how to respectfully resolve conflict in relationship

Womenscorner Desk
September 4, 2020

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but to keep a relationship strong, both people need to feel they’ve been heard. The goal is not to win but to maintain and strengthen the relationship.

- Make sure you are fighting fair Keep the focus on the issue at hand and respect the other person. Don’t start arguments over things that cannot be changed.

- Don’t attack someone directly but use “I” statements to communicate how you feel. For example, instead of saying, “You make me feel bad” try “I feel bad when you do
that”.

- Don’t drag old arguments into the mix. Rather than looking to past conflicts or grudges and assigning blame, focus on what you can do in the here-and-now to solve the problem.

- Be willing to forgive. Resolving conflict is impossible if you’re unwilling or unable to forgive others.

- If tempers flare, take a break. Take a few minutes to relieve stress and calm down before you say or do something you’ll regret. Always remember that you’re arguing with the person you love.

- Know when to let something go. If you can’t come to an agreement, agree to disagree. It takes two people to keep an argument going. If a conflict is going nowhere, you can choose to disengage and move on.

Source : Google