Top 5 Tips On Avoiding Conflicts With Friends
You and your friends may not always view and think about everything in the same way. This may lead to conflicts. However, having trivial conflicts with your friends does not have to end your friendship. There are many ways by which you can avoid such conflicts or work things out for mutual good. Take a look at some tips on how to do it.
1. Understanding
We all have different views, values and opinions. The key to avoiding conflicts is understanding other person’s values and views, even if you do not share them. There goes a saying, ‘To understand means to forgive’. If you can understand your friends better, you avoid feeling offended or hurt by their words or actions.
2. Listening
To understand someone, first you have to learn to listen. You should exercise and examine your ability to listen. Try to listen to your friend for 5 minutes without interrupting. Then, you can increase the time where you are able to listen attentively, understand and show compassion towards your friend.
3. Being honest
Trust is an essential part of friendship. People cannot trust those who lie to them. Be honest with your friends and also make sure that you are worthy of their trust.
