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 […]
How to Handle Passive-Aggressive Behavior
I work with couples all the time who are impacted by the sting of passive-aggressive behaviors, which is why I’m writing this post. This post is for those people who are friends with, living with or family members of people who deal with anger and upsets in passive-aggressive ways. Here are the best tips I […]
Is Avoiding Conflict Really Helping You? The Cost Of Ducking
Many people struggle with conflict. Some bully their way through conflict, while others duck to avoid conflict at all cost. Although there have been tons of information about the pitfalls of bullying and rage on relationships, often people forget about the pitfalls of ducking from hard issues. They frequently believe that because ducking avoids a […]