In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often find ourselves avoiding conflict to keep the peace. While this might seem like the easiest path in the short term, conflict avoidance can actually make ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

Fear of rejection or abandonment is a major factor that contributes to commitment issues regarding relationships. The tendency toward conflict avoidance is one expression of this fear. Jeff reported ...

Conflict Avoidance, Can Have a Huge Impact on Relationships. NBC's 'Think' report highlights a growing trend of conflict ...

I'm the first person to acknowledge how awkward and nerve-wracking conflict can be. This is especially true for those of us who are people-pleasers, have an anxious or avoidant attachment style or are ...

Harvard conflict resolution expert Bob Bordone and neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas chat with Andrea Miller about healthy ways to handle the conflict everyone faces. Joel Selenas, MD, is a behavioral ...

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