Friend Forward Four Questions To Ask Yourself To Identify If Your Conflict Avoidance Is Becoming An Issue
Apr 4, 2024
Have you ever felt uneasy about addressing issues in a friendship? Conflict avoidance might be more harmful than you think. Discover four powerful questions to help you reflect on your behavior and improve communication. Learn how tackling discomfort can lead to healthier relationships. Plus, get insights from an upcoming book on fighting for your friendships. Don't shy away—embracing tough conversations can ultimately strengthen your bonds!
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Avoidance Is Situational Not Just Personality
- Conflict avoidance isn't limited to people-pleasers; it's situational and depends on who and what you're dealing with.
- Social and childhood factors shape why women often avoid conflict, so it's not just personal weakness.
Assess Who Else Suffers
- Ask who else suffers when you avoid a conflict because unresolved tension drains you and your network.
- Check if you're emotionally burned out or spending less time and attention on others because of one unresolved friendship issue.
Watch Your Body's Stress Signals
- Tune into bodily stress signals like insomnia, appetite change, headaches, or heart racing when you hear from that friend.
- Treat these symptoms as red flags that avoidance is costing your health and may require addressing the issue.
