BMCC Conflict Essay

After reading the chapter on Conflict, follow the link below then answer the questions that follow. You are going to share your answers here on the Discussion Board to enlighten/educate us all.

Watch the clip “Signs You’re the Passive Aggressive Friend”

1 What experiences do you have or have had, with passive aggression?

2 What is the impact of “crazy-making” on relationships?

3 What are some constructive ways to deal with a passive-aggressive person?

After reading Chapter 10: Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships, watch the Esther Peril TED Talk The Secret to Desire in a Long-Term Relationship. Then, begin a new thread by clicking “Reply” to this message and respond to the following:

1 What stages of Knapp’s relationship development model appear to fit Perel’s assertions?

2 Describe the different dialectical tensions associated with Perel’s talk.

3 How can couples use metacommunication to discuss some of these issues, even before they become a problem?

4 Which strategies for managing dialectical tensions might be helpful?