Namibia Future Media Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

Keeping the Peace or Avoiding Conflict?

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Choosing peace and avoiding conflict are not the same thing.
Choosing peace = you’ve addressed it and let it go.
Avoiding conflict = you stayed quiet, but it’s still bothering you.
Unspoken feelings don’t disappear.
They build.
Healthy relationships aren’t about avoiding conflict…
they’re about handling it in a way that protects the connection.
26 Mar 5AM English South Africa Music Commentary · Society & Culture

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