When disagreements arise in relationships, we all have different ways of handling them. These conflict styles shape how we communicate, solve problems, and ultimately grow together or apart.

Disagreements are a fact of life in many interpersonal relationships (e.g., marital, friendships, workplace). It’s hard to have a meaningful association with another and not have opposing viewpoints ...

As a public service, I offer a “short course” version of a class I teach called “Communication and Conflict.” Our textbook is “Communication, Conflict, and the Management of Difference.” Authors ...

Relationships today seem to implode before they even get off the ground, and it’s not just bad luck or poor timing. Something fundamental has shifted in how people connect, commit, and communicate ...