By Dianne Schilling - All conflicts have two major components. One is the content of the conflict -- the specific issue being argued. The other part has to do with the relationship between you and the other person. Very often it's the relationship component of a conflict that you are attempting to accelerate when you pick a fight over a relatively minor content issue. (Added: 19-Apr-2001 Hits: 354 )

By Dianne Schilling - Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a conflict doesn't make the conflict go away. Some people have a habit of gunnysacking irritations -- hiding their immediate feelings while saving up a big pile of grievances to dump on the other person when they least expect it. It's a lot easier to solve one or two problems at a time than to try to wade through a month's, six month's or two year's worth. (Added: 19-Apr-2001 Hits: 338 )