Mastering CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Stop screaming matches by learning the five types of conflict resolution

- MADISON BOGISCH

LAURA BYRNE & BRITTANY HOCKLEY Bachelor alumni turned podcast hosts, Laura and Britt have distilled their hardwon relationship wisdom into a book.

Fighting. Disagreements. Arguments. Some of us thrive off them, some of us are indifferent to them and the rest of us would rather eat dog poop from our shoe than engage in any sort of conflict. But one thing we all have in common is that it's inevitably a part of any relationship because we're all human. Friction will happen and it's probably going to be uncomfortable - but relax! We are here to arm you with the knowledge needed to help you through it.

Conflict is not necessarily a sign or cause of trouble - in fact it's an inevitable, normal and even healthy part of any relationship. It's how you deal with conflict that can be the difference between a positive or negative resolution (unless you're dealing with infidelity, in which case there's rarely a positive way to resolve the situation). And let's be real, we all want positivity!

1. ACCOMMODATING

This is where you put others first and place their needs and concerns above your own. The accommodating style usually takes place when you've either simply had enough and want the situation to end, so you choose to give in; or you have been persuaded to give in, even when it's not warranted. This style is not assertive but is highly cooperative, with elements of people-pleasing.