“One thing that every relationship will experience, even the healthiest ones, is conflict. I know when some people hear the word conflict their defences already go up and their minds go to somewhere primarily negative. If you’re one of those persons I want to encourage for a moment to put those defences down and just hear me out for a bit. :)”
“EQ or Emotional Intelligence can be defined as the ability to be aware of, identify, understand, control and express your emotions. It also encompasses the ability to be aware of and understand the emotions of others, along with the ability to navigate your relationships with good judgement and empathy. EQ is one of the most important skills each of us can find rich benefit in developing and intentionally leaning into.”
When we look at the topic of conflict, this can bring up different emotional responses and thoughts for all of us for various reasons. Maybe some of us prefer to avoid conflict, avoid confrontation, and dealing with any tension whatsoever. On the flip side, maybe some of us welcome conflict, we can sit in the uneasiness even when it’s challenging, and we can move towards to the other side. Both perspectives are valid, and where you fall on the spectrum is important to know.
