RSU 022: Caring Enough to Embrace Conflict Pt 2

Jim and Teresa continue the discussion from Episode 21- Caring Enough to Embrace ConflictEpisode 21 discussed:    3 Things not to do in the midst of conflict    Do Not practice AVOIDANCE    Do Not practice APPEASEMENT    Do Not practice AGGRESSION    The importance of Time, Tone, and Turf when dealing with conflict    And so much more….More Specifically, In This Episode You’ll Learn About:    3 Things To Do minimize conflict:    Learn to practice ACCOMMODATION    Learn to practice ACCEPTANCE    Learn to make ADJUSTMENTS    Common Areas of Conflict    Finances    Friends    Time    Parents/In-laws    Career decisions    How decisions get made    How conflict is handled    Off Limit Responses & Unacceptable Behavior in the midst of Conflict:    Using words and phrases that work    How accusing words only lead to negative behaviors    Must have guidelines for conflict resolution    Be specific when you introduce an issue    Keep it to one issue at a time    Don’t simply complain, search for solutions and ask for reasonable changes    Consider compromise    Never assume you know what the other is thinking    Never predict how the other will react or what they will reject    Don’t overload your spouse with issues    Avoid taking ‘jabs’    How your ‘baggage’ can affect the way you respond to conflict    Jim shares the ‘historical story’……. again    Plus a whole lot more