LEVEL 2: CLASHES
The central message is designed to help us manage differences in good relationships. Clashes happen in good relationships.
Despite our best efforts, Annoyances sometimes accumulate and grow into Clashes. How do we know when the line has been crossed? Indications are:
- Repeated arguments about the same issue, perhaps spread over days or weeks.
- Arguing over an increasing number of issues.
- Feeling less co-operative toward the Other.
- Feeling less trusting of the Other’s honest good will toward us.
- Remaining angry at the Other for a longer period, perhaps hours or days.
- Beginning to privately question the value of the relationship. ..more
