Fear of rejection or abandonment is a major factor that contributes to commitment issues regarding relationships. The tendency toward conflict avoidance is one expression of this fear. Jeff reported ...

Not all conflict looks like shouting matches or slamming doors. For some, it’s a silent retreat, a polite nod, or a carefully chosen smile that hides an internal storm. Conflict avoidance doesn’t mean ...

German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said that humans were like porcupines on a cold night. We yearn to snuggle together for the warmth of close bodily contact, but when we approach we stick each ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leaders face the constant challenge of maintaining ...

You've probably heard them before. Maybe you've even said them yourself. Those carefully crafted phrases that slip out when tension rises and your heartbeat quickens. The words that feel safer than ...