Have you ever walked into a meeting ready to speak your mind, only to freeze the moment tension rises? Or maybe you’ve found yourself snapping in a heated argument before you even realize what’s ...

Couples who fight and still feel close don’t fear conflict. Instead, they use it as a doorway to deeper connection. Conflict is often viewed as a threat to intimacy; an indicator that something is ...

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Why do smart people create unnecessary workplace conflict? Five hidden psychological drivers may be shaping perceptions, decisions, and relationships.

In an era of heightened political polarization, merely longing for civility is no longer enough. Understanding just how to debate and respectfully disagree has become truly imperative, now more than ...

At 7:46 a.m. on November 8, 2018, the Camp Fire jumped the Feather River in Northern California. Driven by 40-mile-an-hour winds and months of desiccating drought, it moved so fast that bulldozers ...

Joel Salinas, a Harvard neurologist, and Robert Bordone, a Harvard lawyer, are experts in the study of conflict. But their communication styles are quite different: Salinas, with over a decade of ...

For older people, a close circle of friends is associated with living longer. But having close friends can also involve conflict and even break-ups. Breaking up with a friend can be as devastating as ...

When approaching conflict, most people aim to get their way, while others try to find common ground. This is a mistake authors Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas say. In their new book "Conflict ...

Some friendships outlast romantic connections and can prove to be more meaningful. Friends help us get through day-to-day challenges and make the tough stuff more bearable. For older people, a close ...