Terri wants to see a movie, but her girlfriend, Sam, wants to play miniature golf. Terri says to Sam, "You never want to do what I want to do!" and they begin to argue
What type of interpersonal conflict might Terri and Sam be experiencing and what can they do about it?
What will be an ideal response?
Terri and Sam are experiencing a pseudoconflict. Pseudoconflict occurs when
we perceive that our partner has goals that are incompatible with ours. The conflict can
be resolved when the friends realize that they are not truly in conflict and therefore
make an attempt to meet the needs of both people. This type of conflict may be resolved
by the friends agreeing on a date and time to participate in both activities.
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