In this episode we explore some of the reasons we might avoid conflict; for example, childhood experiences or relationship issues. We also explore the feelings that might come when thinking about disagreeing with someone, a fear of not being liked, a lack of safety, anxiety, a fear of feeling under attack for our opinions.
We also share our personal experiences; one of us was conflict-avoidant and one moved towards conflict when a sense of injustice was present. We have moved closer together in the ways we manage differences of opinion and conflict and we reflect on those.
We suggest ways of moving towards being able to hear and state differences of opinion with others without it feeling catastrophic.
Adrienne and Lucy can be contacted through their websites:
www.presenceofmind.life (Lucy)
www.adriennekirk.uk (Adrienne)
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