“Avoiding conflict is just as bad as creating it”
Agree
- Problems fester when ignored
- Growth requires confrontation
- Resentment builds in silence
- Honesty needs courage
- Peace-keeping enables dysfunction
Disagree
- Pick your battles wisely
- Some things aren't worth fighting
- Harmony has real value
- Time heals many issues
- Not everything needs addressing
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