Maybe it's a blowout argument with your partner, that unspoken tension with a friend, or even a work meeting that got unexpectedly heated. Whatever the scenario, conflict is an inherent part of being ...

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German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said that humans were like porcupines on a cold night. We yearn to snuggle together for the warmth of close bodily contact, but when we approach we stick each ...

Ever wondered why some people charge headfirst while others vanish behind the nearest houseplant whenever a conflict comes up ...

Conflict in the workplace is an inescapable reality of working life, and it can be compounded by the fact that it may come at you from more than one direction at a time. For example, employees may ...

It’s common for college students to encounter conflicts, whether with roommates, friends or family members, as they adjust to campus life. Supporting your student through these challenges can help ...

Conflict is present in all organizations and takes numerous forms. Here’s how organizations can harness conflict to create better outcomes and healthy conflict management cultures. Organizations must ...

Guest columnist Léna Crain, Ph.D., has served as associate vice president and dean of students at Baldwin Wallace University since 2023. She is a sought-after speaker on the topic of conflict skill ...