5 relationship green flags to look out for during conflict

Acknowledging the partner's perspective

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Despite conflicts, it's crucial to acknowledge that each partner is unique and has their own perspective.

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Ensuring that we are regulated

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Emotional regulation is crucial during conflict to prevent exploitative reactions or responses.

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Using I language

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We should avoid getting into the blame game and start using I statements to explain how we are feeling.

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Identifying the story we tell

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As we tell our side of the story, we should learn about the emotions and why we are feeling them.

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We should name our behaviour and fear

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We should take accountability for our reactions, behaviour patterns and fears.

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