Conflicts with other Listeners or Guests/Members - Engaging in Open Communication

There are times when you may be in disagreement, or in conflict with another listener, or a guest/member. Tension may arise, and problems may form, due to various factors. People may not agree with each other on certain things, people may be struggling with issues of their own and this may pose a problem, etc.

At these times, it is important to view the situation from a calm viewpoint, and try to consider the opinions and feelings of each party involved. There may be misunderstandings that need to be addressed; there may be items which need to be clarified. To come to an effective resolution in dealing with issues with others, it is important to keep the lines of communication open, and to be direct and specific when communicating your thoughts and feelings with others.

Coming up with solutions to problems, is a positive option in any situation involving conflict. After considering the opinions of each party involved, and addressing the issue(s) by communicating openly about everyone's thoughts, if applicable, a solution can be wrought out of what has been spoken about in the conversation.

How do you handle conflicts on 7 Cups with other listeners, and/or guests/members? Your input is welcome!