Healthy People enjoy life, generally. In life we will have to deal with conflict but , most things aren’t that serious. Most of the time there are underlined issues that aren’t being dealt with if you are taking conflict from 0- 100 😡 .
Laughing doesn’t take away the validity of your words, in fact it helps the other person release their defenses.
I am using this devotional called “Rooting out Relationship Killers” by Stephen Matthew to be the guide.
Here is the link to the full devotional:
https://www.amazon.com/Rooting-Out-Relationship-Killers-Relationships/dp/1908393297
Healthy Conflict:
◘Laughs
◘Is prepared to change
◘Looks at the bigger picture
◘Listens
◘Is honest
◘Truthful
◘Recognizes differences
◘Is managed
◘Enhances relationships
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Journaling through conflict has been helpful for me. It allows me to reflect. There have been times when I have vigorously wrote my feelings down until my fingers cramped up. Then there have been times when I wrote two words and let the tears 😭 flow. It always helps.
How often do you find yourself cutting someone off in a argument ? Me ? Too much. Listening is loving.
Did you know conflicts arise because we were all beautifully and uniquely created?
The question you have to ask yourself is... Do I care about this relationship ?
