True. I find that in the background, there's often also a sense of dread of more of the same in the next situation (i.e. more ongoing, unresolved conflict).
Well said .... I think I knew this deep down but didn't know how to articulate it until you said it. I see this in people's (and sometimes my own) personal relationships as well.
I am working on this very thing! I have started reading Crucial Conversations to learn more practical tips for approaching and navigating conflict in dialogue.
True. The more time passes, the less fixable it seems. And we can feel compelled to give up on the relationship entirely. Leave your job. Or something else.
Sometimes it's more than being afraid of the emotional toll. It's also being convinced that we won't be able to find another job, or situation.
True. I find that in the background, there's often also a sense of dread of more of the same in the next situation (i.e. more ongoing, unresolved conflict).
Well said .... I think I knew this deep down but didn't know how to articulate it until you said it. I see this in people's (and sometimes my own) personal relationships as well.
Definitely. This one hit me hard upside the head recently as I was thinking about some personal relationships that have been difficult for me.
I am working on this very thing! I have started reading Crucial Conversations to learn more practical tips for approaching and navigating conflict in dialogue.
Fantastic choice. What are you finding in terms of how to repair?
I really like the lens of how time kills all progress. i.e. the longer you don't address, the more damage is done. simple enough right! lol.
True. The more time passes, the less fixable it seems. And we can feel compelled to give up on the relationship entirely. Leave your job. Or something else.