When conflict occurs, our temptation is to try to resolve it immediately. However, that is usually a mistake.
When I asked couples in marital counseling, “Has an argument or discussion between the two of you ever gone well with one or both of you was upset at the same time?” I am treated with astonished faces. The response is a unanimous “No!”
In fact, for most of us, the wrong time to attempt to constructively resolve conflict is in “the heat of the moment” when we are upset and angry. It often spells disaster for even the best attempts at conflict resolution. Take time and walk away from the situation for a while. Give yourself a chance to calm down and plan how you want to approach the matter. Then, when you are prepared and calm, revisit the situation to work it out.
What an excellent article. Some of us forget that living in small quarters can be trying for everyone, especially newbies to the RV world. I’d have to say that the “time out” suggestion is spot on. At least that’s what I have to do. Stop, walk away and come back later. Cooler heads prevail! 🙂