Conflict or abuse? That's a big question and one that should be taken seriously. However, barring universally understood abusive behaviors, there is a lot of wiggle room for people to decide for themselves. Not everyone has the same level of tolerance for conflict in their relationships. What one may consider manageable, another may find insufferable. I've decided to break this topic into two parts and discuss the concept of conflict this week, and abuse next week. At that point, it is my hope that each person will have their own understanding of what are acceptable vs. unacceptable behaviors in their relationships.