Conflict is a part of every relationship. It’s normal to disagree from time to time - even (especially!) with the people you love the most. Yet so many of us fear conflict and do all we can to avoid it.

In today’s episode, I show you how to transform conflict into an opportunity for growth. Here’s what we cover:

1. The causes of conflict (6:48)

2. 5 benefits of conflict (10:17)

3. The top 3 reasons we avoid conflict (21:18)

4. 4 steps to mastering conflict (30:40)

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

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