Working through conflict takes time, energy and courage. Dodging conflict or avoiding it altogether is always the path of least resistance. Conflicts can get messy, harm relationships, and leave everyone feeling unhappy. Most of all, addressing conflict increases the likelihood of not being liked by the parties involved. For those with a profound need to be liked, conflict is a sure-fire way of drawing derision from those we want to like us.
I am interested in knowing if there is a difference in being conflict-avoidant and just being good at conflict de-escalation?