Many people see conflict as a sign of failure or a bad relationship. In reality, conflict is a normal part of healthy relationships. The real important part of conflict is how you work through it.
Healthy conflict involves love and respect. You’ll listen to each other, work to understand the other’s point of view, and communicate calmly. It can take effort and time in order to change unhealthy behaviors during conflict, but it’s not impossible. In fact, a therapist is a great resource to help you get started.
References
Mass.gov. (n.d.). Recognizing the signs of unhealthy relationships. Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NY.gov. (n.d.). What does a healthy relationship look like? New York State Government.
University of Washington. (n.d.). Healthy ways to handle conflict.
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