Willingness.

Conflict has a bad reputation. Conflict is widely considered a negative indication about a partnership.

While it absolutely can be negative and damaging to a relationship, the often forgotten upside is that it demonstrates willingness to engage in the relationship.

If you are willing to engage in conflict, you are interested in the outcome.

Will you say something wrong?
Sometimes, for sure.

Will they make mistakes. Yes.

Will damage occur during conflict. Perhaps.

Despite the difficult parts of conflict, be encouraged, even just for a moment, that your partner’s willingness to engage in conflict is often a move toward you.

Journal Prompt: Why are you willing to engage in conflict?