Avoiding conflict may feel like the easy way out, but in reality, it often leads to long-term dissatisfaction and emotional stagnation. Embracing confrontation with compassion, awareness, and patience can pave the way for stronger, more resilient relationships.

If you are scared about starting therapy, and are wondering if that is normal, then rest assured that yes it is. There are many worries about beginning therapy which can make it tempting to delay that call to a therapist when it’s your very first time…