There are five conflict styles that are used by people everyday. There is avoidance which is when someone wants to side-step confrontation; finds conflict uncomfortable. A lose- lose approach to conflict.
There is Accommodation, which is when a person easily gives in to the demands of others; typically wants to be liked by others.
There is also competition, when a person tries to dominate the discussion and wants to accomplish the goal even at the expense of others.
There is also compromise when a person seeks the middle ground; will give up something to get something. A lose/ win approach.
The last is collaboration which is when a person views a conflict as a problem to be solved; negotiates to achieve a positive solution for all involved in the conflict.
I personally think that I use the competition approach to conflict. I seem to want to be in control of the conversation. If I feel I am right I will not stop until I win. It may not be the right thing to do. If I could pick another approach to use I would use comprimise and maybe collaboration. It would be a win/ win situation.
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