Dealing with conflict

As human beings with our own set of likes and dislikes, needs and wants, we will always find conflict with other human beings. Conflict is part of life. How to deal with conflict positively is an essential life skill. When I was still in high school I was taught that conflict is negative, but this is not always true. Conflict happens when we have different views. This is not a bad thing; it is normal.

We are all different from each other and have needs and wants that are different from each other so conflict will always be around. The most important thing is how we deal with it. We can deal with it positively or negatively. If we believe that conflict is bad, then we are going to deal with it either by being aggressive or by avoiding it. Both of these are negative. Avoiding conflict means that you will never develop deep, meaningful relationships. And being aggressive means that you will be seen as a bully and lose both yourself respect and the respect of others.

Sometimes conflict is necessary, for instance, when the other party is acting unethically. Good relationships do not happen overnight. A good relationship takes time to develop. A good communicator knows how to handle conflict. We all have our own ways of dealing with conflict and our own styles of handling difficult situations. I believe that this blog will help you to know and see the tips on how to handle conflict.