Are you a shark or a teddy? How understanding conflict styles can help you overcome fights with friends and family

Sam Carr

Are you a shark or a teddy? How understanding conflict styles can help you overcome fights with friends and family

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Abstract

For all the joy they bring, families and close friendships often involve conflict, betrayal, regret and resentment. Prince Harry’s recent memoir, Spare, is a reminder of the fact that the people closest to us often have the greatest power to hurt us. He describes power struggles, conflict, challenging family dynamics and decades of guilt, jealousy and resentment.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 6 Mar 2023

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Sam Carr does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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Are you a shark or a teddy? How understanding conflict styles can help you overcome fights with friends and family

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