#085 - It's time to face the conflict you're avoiding

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of conflict avoidance on relationships and offers strategies for navigating conflict positively.

Do you find yourself avoiding conflict at all costs? In this episode, I explore the surprising impact conflict avoidance can have on our ability to build strong, intimate relationships. I also discuss the reasons behind this behaviour, examining the potential influence of our upbringing on conflict styles. The episode will challenge your perception of conflict as purely negative, as I believe it has the potential to foster deeper connections. I also share some strategies for navigating ...

People in this episode

Host: Africa Brooke

Topics covered

• conflict avoidance
• relationships
• upbringing
• conflict styles
• intimacy
• personal growth

Keywords

• conflict
• avoidance
• relationships
• intimacy
• upbringing
• conflict styles
• personal development

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