Conflict Styles

No matter how often we try to avoid it, conflict is a normal part of our lives. It’s inevitable that we will fight with our siblings, our parents, our friends, and our significant others. But not all of us deal with conflict the same way. Many try to ignore it, while others seem to seek it out. Where does this difference in approaching conflict come from, and how does it influence and shape our lives? Here to tell us a little about the different conflict styles is social ethicist Melody Stanford Martin.