The 9 Worst Ways to Handle Conflict
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MadameNoire
8. Trying to “Win”
For this point, let’s quote Dr. Phil when he said, “that if people are focused on “winning” the argument, the relationship loses!” The point of a relationship discussion should be mutual understanding and coming to an agreement or resolution that respects everyone’s needs. If you’re making a case for how wrong the other person is, discounting their feelings, and staying stuck in your point of view, your focused in the wrong direction. If you want to win at something, go play a sport, don’t bring that competitive nature into your relationship.
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