I’ve learned to make peace with conflict

Lately, I’ve learned to make peace with conflict. I used to hate it and avoided it as much as I could, but I’ve come to understand that conflict is necessary for growth. It’s not about avoiding it, but about not drowning in it. It’s about having a stance, setting boundaries, and speaking up.

In relationships and at work, conflicts are inevitable — there will always be a clash of interests. The real question is: how do we handle them without withdrawing too much or pushing too hard?

It mostly comes down to maintaining your principles, understanding your own needs, and realizing that your needs are just as important as anyone else’s. Avoiding conflict too often can lead to people-pleasing and excessive tolerance, even when it feels uncomfortable. It can make you silent when you’re being mistreated or cheated.

Sometimes, you have to stand your ground — even if it means raising your voice or risking confrontation — especially when your well-being or dignity is at stake.