While avoidance sometimes seems like the best way to deal with conflict, in the long run it ends up harming our intimacy .

Disagreeing with someone doesn’t necessarily mean “fighting.” Keep in mind that it’s not about blaming the other person or proving who’s right and wrong in a given situation.

Conflict resolution is about standing up for yourself and communicating when you feel angry or frustrated.

Clearly define what you’d like to resolve before the confrontation and write down canned, factual responses to use when needed (“I worked late for the past 2 weeks while my co-worker didn’t turn in their share of the research”).