Conflict resolution skills in relationships?

Question

What do you think are some fundamental interpersonal skills that make conflict resolution possible?

Answer 1

Respectfulness

Listening

The ability to paraphrase and reassure your understanding of the issues.

The ability to interject, but not interrupt.

The ability to control the conversation with reassuring body language.

Positive Positioning

The ability to ask for commitment to adhere to the resolution from both sides.

Assertiveness

Answer 2

Listening. I took an interpersonal communication class in college, and we talked about listening skills a lot there. In communication its really important to listen and not just talk. Also take not of none verbal signs.

Answer 3

Active, attentive listening.

Validating.

Willing to compromise.

No name-calling.

Answer 4

Communication.

Honesty.

Experience.

Patience.

Listening.

Practice.

A little bit of luck.

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Answer 5

BJ's!

I always forget what we are fighting about when she does that!