Many people engage in this harmful practice without realizing how detrimental it is to relationships. They do it under the guise of being nice and not wanting to rock the boat. More times than not, it has the opposite effect and over time it tips the boat over. Avoiding conflict is killing relationships throughout the […]
The Cost of the Quick Fix is More Than You Imagine
As I sit with yet another couple drowning from the fallout of another affair, I’m struck by what seems to be an epidemic of people looking for the quick fix to life’s problems. • People unhappy in their marriages are turning to affairs. • People feeling sad or down want a drug to make the […]
Ten Reasons to Stop Avoiding Conflict and Start Dealing with Issues
There are countless people who believe that the best way to handle conflict is to not have any. When things get tough, their choice is to duck, avoid, distract or disengage, in the hope that the issue will resolve itself. If the issue doesn’t resolve itself, they feel a sense of relief that at least […]