Handling interpersonal conflict takes patience, the willingness to listen, and effective strategies such as relationship maintenance behaviors. According to the textbook, Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication, “Relationship maintenance behaviors are defined as the actions and tasks that …show more content…
Relationships that experience conflict may be healthier and stronger than those who do not. The quality of a relationship does not depend on the number of conflicts it involves; it is based on how effectively the conflict is resolved. According to Bevan and Sole, “The ability to identify and competently manage conflict will improve the quality of your relationships and make relationships more satisfying for you and your partner (2014, Section 9.2). This quote shows the positive outcomes of managing conflict can have on your relationships. Becoming aware of effectively handling interpersonal conflict and making changes where necessary can promote closeness and balance in