Handling Conflict

Everyone has to deal with conflict and it is very important to know how to resolve issues that arise much the time. Sadly families fall apart because of conflict, if they allowed to destroy them, however, some families can become even more secure by managing conflict properly. Before being able to resolve a conflict, you first need to know what one is, a conflict is usually a disagreement over an issue. The first step to avoiding a bad conflict is to stay calm and not just spew whatever comes into your mind. The second thing is to listen before you speak, first hear the other person’s opinion, and then if you still disagree you can present your opinion, also you must be understanding to the other person, sometimes they simply will not change their mind about certain issues, which is fine, they will simply have to learn the truth on their own, there is no point in arguing with someone who you know will not yield. One thing I have learned through arguing is that there is almost always room to be wrong, no matter how certain you are in your side of the argument. If you come to find that your side of the argument is wrong you must admit your position is incorrect. If you happen to be in the right I advise you to be humble about it, otherwise a slight conflict could escalate into a worse one. If you properly manage conflict you can not only avoid trouble, you can also become better at debating, better at searching out truth, and establish better understanding of other people’s viewpoints therefore understanding people better. Sometimes though, the important thing is not to get your point across, sometimes it is better just to simply end the dispute and move on. Being able to manage and resolve conflict is a valuable skill and definitely comes in handy when conflicts arise. The focus should mainly be to help the other person to understand your viewpoint, not just to prove them wrong or justify yourself, and if nothing else, to walk away being at peace with those around you.