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Conflict vs. Contention

What Is The Difference Between Conflict And Contention

The very comparison of these words creates both conflict and contention. In many heart breaking coaching discussions, I’ve learned that having a clear understanding of these two contrasting words can bring peace of mind and warmth of heart to a relationship. But only when properly and harmoniously understood.

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Conflict is sharing the same end result but seeing a different path. Contention is fight or flight, violence or silence. It is blocked progress and the attention is on who is right at the expense of what is right.

The Meaning of Addiction

Let’s review the meaning of addiction.

Addiction is a way to meet our needs and wants in a misapplied or dysfunctional way. It is any activity that you cannot control and it gets worse over time. It is the use of a substance or an experience (action) for the purpose of removing pain or gaining pleasure.

The most common addictions known and discussed publicly are:

  • Drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Gambling
  • TV, gaming, Internet

Lesser-known but also common addictions are:

  • Eating disorders
  • Anorexia, bulimia
  • Shopping
  • Rage