Writer Cullen Hightower said, “There’s too much said for the sake of argument and too little said for the sake of agreement.” The first and best response when conflict emerges in a relationship is to actively search for the areas where you already agree. What’s that? “Find the 1% that you agree on and give it 100% of your effort.” But I believe there are both constructive and destructive ways to approach it. But nothing determines our success in life as much as our ability to work with other people.Īnd nothing is more messy in relationships than dealing with conflict. In reality, they can be difficult and messy. “I love mankind – it’s people I can’t stand.” Charlie Brown, in Charles Schulz’ timeless comic strip, “Peanuts”Ĭharlie Brown had a point: relationships with other human beings are wonderful – in theory.
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