Aside from our work life, avoiding conflict can manifest in our romantic relationships, friendships, and even family dynamics.

Conflict avoidance is a type of people-pleasing behavior that typically arises from a deep rooted fear of upsetting others.

In a relationship, this can look like going silent on a partner, changing the subject, or enduring uncomfortable situations instead of expressing issues openly.

• stonewalling , or denying an issue exists by ignoring it
• fear of disappointing others
• deliberately sidestepping conversations
• silently resenting unresolved issues