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But by getting aggressive, they might not only damage their relationships but also miss the chance of growing through constructive feedback.

Conflict management can be challenging. When conflict arises, we can often see nature’s fight-or-flight response―either attacking the enemy or running away. ( ① ) The ‘fight’ reaction is when people start to prepare themselves for an argument. ( ② ) The ‘flight’ response involves ignoring the issue altogether. ( ③ ) People suppress their feelings, hide disagreements and pretend that everything is fine when it is not. ( ④ ) However, the conflict remains unresolved and the problem gets worse.