Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Most people fear conflict because it feels like a threat to the relationship.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. With AI now woven into daily life, it’s tempting to turn to ...

Workplace conflicts spare no one, and often it's the C-suite that has to find a way through. Andrew Bosworth, Meta's chief technology officer, has dealt with a fair share of conflict in his career. In ...

Managing conflict with assertiveness and healthy boundaries is an empowering skill that requires awareness, communication, and consistency. In relationships, boundaries clarify where you end and ...

Relationships become stronger, more enduring, and closer through conflict resolution. Conflict cannot be resolved if anyone feels criticized, blamed, devalued, shamed, or humiliated. Plan on frequent ...