Conflict within the sphere of family relationships is a reality that cannot be circumvented, no matter how noble the effort. Whether it is the integration of extended families within the developmental stages of a family system, raising an adolescent teenager, or establishing roles within the marital dyad, conflict is an ever-present reality that must be engaged with definiteness of purpose or that is demonstrated through varying degrees of stylistic bahviors which can either hinder or work towards constructive reconciliation within the relational paradigm. Within the realm of conflict, differing styles become apparent, some of which are constructive and others less helpful.
When considering the varying ways which conflict can be recognized and dealt with within the relationship paradigm, we must first understand that conflict is an event that will perpetually exist and will likely never be …show more content…
Pride is a great barrier to success in any endeavor and the Bible affirms that “pride leads to conflict” (Proverbs 13:10, New Living Translation). Therefore, engaging the process from a position of pride will not only escalate the level of contention, but will also not allow one to work constructively toward rapprochement. In contrast, humbling oneself enough to listen and receive can serve as a bridge toward cultivating an atmosphere of intimacy, collaboration and compassion, where both parties are actively involved in the process of conflict management. Balswick and Balswick (2014) noted that “collaboration can be viewed as a type of mutual empowerment, as tow people work together toward common goals” (p. 264). Hence, whatever we values that we can cultivate beforehand will build a more solid better foundation where we can adapt the styles of conflict management that will best amerliorate the
When considering the varying ways which conflict can be recognized and dealt with within the relationship paradigm, we must first understand that conflict is an event that will perpetually exist and will likely never be …show more content…
Pride is a great barrier to success in any endeavor and the Bible affirms that “pride leads to conflict” (Proverbs 13:10, New Living Translation). Therefore, engaging the process from a position of pride will not only escalate the level of contention, but will also not allow one to work constructively toward rapprochement. In contrast, humbling oneself enough to listen and receive can serve as a bridge toward cultivating an atmosphere of intimacy, collaboration and compassion, where both parties are actively involved in the process of conflict management. Balswick and Balswick (2014) noted that “collaboration can be viewed as a type of mutual empowerment, as tow people work together toward common goals” (p. 264). Hence, whatever we values that we can cultivate beforehand will build a more solid better foundation where we can adapt the styles of conflict management that will best amerliorate the