We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is sharing best practices with residents to reduce the likelihood of a conflict with a black bear this ...

Dr. Abrishami is about to share some “sneaky” phrases that indicate someone is trying to push conflict away. It’s important to note that by “sneaky,” we don’t mean the speaker is necessarily being ...

Studies on conflict accumulation show unresolved grievances amplify emotional responses over time. According to research from ...

Conflict can affect productivity, quality, service, morale, and working relationships. How we deal with conflict often stems from our biological fight-flight-freeze response as well as from how ...

Few things can derail a productive day faster than a scheduling conflict. When you carefully plan your calendar, two commitments overlap — or worse, you realize you’ve double-booked yourself. In ...

Not all conflict looks like shouting matches or slamming doors. For some, it’s a silent retreat, a polite nod, or a carefully chosen smile that hides an internal storm. Conflict avoidance doesn’t mean ...

We join the conflict as the heat rises: “So, I always get the work that falls on Sunday because I’m single and not religious?” accused Sarah. “I didn’t say either of those. You don’t get all of the ...

The unrepresented protagonist who has asked you for a legal document or information about the law is an opposing party. This means that you cannot create an attorney-client relationship with either of ...

This column, written by Mark Hinderks, of Stinson LLP, focuses on ethics questions. The discussion here is based on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, but the Model Rules are often adopted ...

Parenting doesn’t just challenge couples — it tests their relationships with everyone around them. For one man, that meant watching his mother and fiancée clash over how to raise their kids. And he ...

Many strategy games encourage combat and domination, but some allow players to take a more passive approach. Titles like Star Traders let players avoid conflict to focus on trading and customization ...