Relationship conflict can be a significant source of stress. When these issues are ongoing, it creates stress that can negatively impact your health and well-being. Relationship conflict is a disagreement between people. There are many different roots of conflict, such as, personality, opinion, or perspective differences. You can experience conflict in any type of relationship, be it with your partner, parent, sibling, child, friend or co-worker. 

 Relationship conflict isn’t always a bad thing. When it’s healthy and productive, it can present opportunities for people to learn about how others see and experience the world, generate creative solutions and help foster growth. However, when conflict is not productive or healthy, it can:

• Create tension and stress

• Erode the strength and satisfaction of relationships 

• Cause people to feel physically sick or in pain

 Treatments may include psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), movement and mindfulness techniques. Through treatment a person may:

• Learn improved communication skills

• Learn effective coping skills

• Gain increased emotional intelligence

• Identify unhealthy relationship patterns

The important thing to know is that we can learn how to cope and manage with difficult situations and disagreements with others. Sometimes seeking support may be the best way to improve your relationships. As humans, we learn through or own observations and experiences which in turn leads to the development of our assumptions, ideas and values. We are adaptive beings, yet sometimes we need a little help in adjusting. 

Consider seeking professional support if you struggle with relationship conflict. Connect with me below for more information.