November 4, 2011 – 10:40 am
After time and time again spent confronting others, we end up with a confrontational attitude, where we focus on the “I” versus “others”; “I will defend my rights,” “Nobody trespasses against me,” “I will get even.”
Sometimes this is the relationship model we learn at home; other times is the result of life experiences. Ultimately, there [...]
By alfaprima
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Posted in Anger Management, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships
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Also tagged communication, conflict, conflict resolution, confrontation, fair fighting, opinions, tolerance, views, workplace conflict
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What is the connection between being able to manage conflict, anger and negative attitudes such as passive aggression and this wholesome character trait named resilience?
Very easy:
Resilience is what you develop when you learn to confront all those interpersonal obstacles with good solutions.
It is very easy to use “fighting fire with fire” reactions…it’s almost automatic, [...]