Conflict Resolution-Week 5

In thinking about recent disagreements, or conflicts that I may have experienced, two strategies that I have learned about that might help me to manage or resolve the conflict more productively are to use the cooperative strategy instead of the challenging strategy. The cooperative strategy  benefits the relationship, serves mutual rather than individual goals, and strives to produce solutions that benefit both parties (O'Hair& Wiemann, 2009). Another strategy that I have learned about that I think may help are the 3 R's, which promotes the idea that relationships are built over time through “respectful, reciprocal, and responsive” interactions.  I asked friends for input and the made some of  the same suggestions as well. They have also stated don't sweat the small stuff, and things you know that you can not change. You can't change people or their opinion of you so stop trying. They gave great advice.