Conflict can be avoidable, but what do you do when it isn’t? Quite vague, but in your personal insight and experiences – what feels like the best way (or rather; “your” way) to pursue it. A co-worker, a classmate, a stranger, an online argument, a family member, and so on. Do you pursue it no matter what, or does conflict overwhelm you, exhausts you, or simply hurt you – and what do you do next?
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I often find myself becoming easily overwhelmed in conflicts. How I respond depends on the situation. When it involves a stranger or an online interaction, I tend to believe it’s better to disengage or simply walk away since it’s likely not worth the trouble. However, if it’s a conflict with someone I genuinely care about, such as a family member or a close friend, I typically make an effort to initiate a conversation and work towards a resolution that satisfies both parties or, at the very least, minimizes any resulting harm.
Personally, I attempt to de-escalate and resolve conflict with win-win solutions. If that doesn’t work, I either stop interacting with the source of the conflict or use assertiveness and dominance to “win.”
I just be defenceless. Are people constantly tryna argue with you? Stop being defensive. “Oh ig ur right” “oh u right” “oh my bad” “oh I’m really sorry I thought it was like this”, “maybe, we’ll see”. Honestly you instantly become the bigger person and the other person will either give up or let out that lil bit of anger they needed too. Honestly 99% of arguments/ conflicts are stupid and easily avoidable
It depends on the cause/issue. If I need someone to DO something, then I’ll make my case. If I need them to BELIEVE something, I’d have to ask myself “why” do I need them to believe anything.
If they want ME to “do” something — it depends on their position (boss? authority? professor? parent?), or if they’re an equal (friend, student, acquaintance, co-worker). Then I’ll decide if I need to cooperate (“do” the thing) or not. I may or may not need to explain myself, but if I’M comfortable not “doing” (the thing), that’s usually good enough for me, no matter what they say.
If they’ve insulted me, I’ll say something like “Sorry you’re having a bad day!”
One important thing is not to take responsibility for other people’s feelings. They’re ANGRY? That’s their problem.
de-esculate, if it’s something thats important for you stand your ground. But if you find yourself always getting into conflicts then you are doing something wrong (unless the other person is the problem)