Arguments and conflicts cannot be avoided in most relationships. A defining moment between two people is not that an argument or fight takes place, but what happens afterwards. A significant argument can erupt spontaneously over minor issues but end up doing emotional damage to the relationship.
A pivotal moment is created by understanding the degree to which a person may cover up hurt feelings because they fear expressing what they think and feel. After a disagreement, it’s critically important for you to share what happened from each person’s point of view.
If critical thoughts and feelings dominate without working toward a resolution, emotional distance will take place. Rather than permitting alienation to become permanent, be honest and share what you did to create the conflict.
God honors honesty and will provide help to make resolutions possible. So be willing to make things right.
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kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up. Words of
wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.
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