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Although disagreement is a natural component of human interaction, polarization significantly increases the risk for interpersonal conflict, hostility, and in some cases, violence (Esteban & Schneider ...

Many of us struggle with conflict and feel unsatisfied with the results of trying to manage conflicts with our spouse, children, parents, or co-workers. This is a frequent presenting issue in ...