How to Stop Fighting Step #1 Limit the Escalation Spiral

Option D. Give In

How will that make you feel?

• If you are a conflict-avoider, it may make you feel relieved in the short term.
• But it is likely to leave you feeling frustrated in the long run, since you are likely to not get many of your interests or needs met.
• That may be okay, if you hold your ground at other times, or the other person gives in when the issue isn't important to him or her.
• But if you are ALWAYS the person giving in, that is likely to lead to long-term relationship problems.