10 Myths About Conflict

10 Myths about Conflict

Myth #1          All conflict is bad.

Myth #2          Conflict damages relationships.

Myth #3          Conflict should never be escalated.

Myth #4          All conflict is just a personality problem.

Myth #5          All conflict should be reduced or avoided.

Myth #6          Conflict indicates psychological problems.

Myth #7          Harmony is normal and conflict is abnormal.

Myth #8          If I ignore the conflict, it will go away.

Myth #9          Genuine conflict is about facts and not about emotions.

Myth #10        Conflict is a sign that people do not care.

(How to Deal With Annoying People: What to Do When You Can’t Void Them, Phillips & Alyn (2005).