“We always need to talk out our problems. That’s the only way they’ll get resolved,” says Rilla. Using your knowledge of conflict myths and types, analyze the validity of Rilla’s statement.

What will be an ideal response?


Rilla is expressing a common myth about conflict: that it is always best to talk through them. Sometimes conflicts are not serious enough for people to need to talk to them. If the person who was angry simply reframes the issue, negative feelings might go away.

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