witabix Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I was wondering what is peoples style in confrontation situations. In the context of a relationship. What do you do? What do you say? How do you act? Or how do you avoid confrontation? Link to post Share on other sites
slubberdegullion Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 What do you do? It's entirely dependent on the context, so a one-size-fits-all answer really won't be valuable here. What do you say? See above. How do you act? Rationally, calmly, with strength and grace for the other's thoughts and opinions. Or how do you avoid confrontation? If you mean by "confrontation" you're referring to argument, then avoiding it only exacerbates problems. But if you mean shouting and carrying on and all the rest, then it's best to avoid the emotional upheaval until both parties are calm and rational. Link to post Share on other sites
basscatcher Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 What do you do? I have no problems expressing my thoughts and feelings so I just open up and say I need to talk to you about what I'm thinking and feeling and thats where it starts. What do you say? I always say what I think and what I feel. How do you act? Typically I am calm but usually there is emotions in my voice. I am female of course its hard to seperate my emotions. Or how do you avoid confrontation? I really don't avoid confrontations. Avoidance makes a bad situation worse. It is best to tackle problems head on after some thought first. +++++---- My XH is the only person whom confrontation gets out of control. I lose my patience and he tries to control my thoughts and feelings. So confrontation with him is called hanging up the phone and shutting off the ringer.. That is the only time I believe confrontation should be avoided is if its about control and manipulation where it is unhealthy and will accomplish nothing but anger, hurt, despair, revenge, and a multitude of other negative results. ****--- I personally love communication and believe it is essential to practice good communication skills every day and all day. It helps all of us in the long run. We understand better, listen better, learn more, are more relaxed, less stressed and better people if we communicate in a healthy manner. Link to post Share on other sites
slubberdegullion Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I personally love communication and believe it is essential to practice good communication skills every day and all day. It helps all of us in the long run. We understand better, listen better, learn more, are more relaxed, less stressed and better people if we communicate in a healthy manner. Smart chick, isn't she? Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMonk Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 "I was wondering what is peoples style in confrontation situations. In the context of a relationship." What do you do? I ask questions and listen. What do you say? I say what I need to say. How do you act? I act normal. Or how do you avoid confrontation? Avoiding it. This is dumb. Link to post Share on other sites
brashgal Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was wondering what is peoples style in confrontation situations. In the context of a relationship. What do you do? Speak my mind - hence the screenname What do you say? Unfortunately, usually what is there at the front How do you act? Depends, but I rarely avoid confrontation, it always comes back to bite me later. Or how do you avoid confrontation? **************************************** Link to post Share on other sites
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