Very often, the interests of a person and his life goals run counter to the interests of other people, as a result of which conflicts arise. If you have a stranger in front of you, this usually doesn't become a problem. But what about when tensions arise between those who are bound by friendship? You can choose a line of behavior that will help avoid conflicts with friends.
Instructions
Step 1
Remain friendly in any situation. Remember the things you and your friends have in common. At the same time, it makes no sense to curry favor, since friendship always presupposes equality in relations. Just maintain a positive attitude in your communication, which will undoubtedly be passed on to your communication partners.
Step 2
Remain calm in critical communication situations. If your relationship is overshadowed by some unpleasant event, you do not need to raise your voice, shout or wave your hands. An overly emotional reaction will not allow you to calmly understand the current situation and find a solution that will suit both parties. Be calm and self-possessed, even if your friend is emotional.
Step 3
Try to avoid talking about topics that you and your friends have disagreements about. Friendship does not always imply unity of opinion on all issues. You can look at literature, politics, or religion in different ways. But this should not be a reason for a quarrel. Companionship should take precedence over personal attachments. If your circle of friends is encouraged to share your opinions on controversial issues, try to avoid talking about sensitive topics.
Step 4
If your friend is hot-tempered and conflict-prone, don't waste time remaking him. By trying to change another person, who most often has already developed as a person, you will only give him another reason for conflict. Learn to accept your friend as he is. Treat his difficult nature with tolerance and a measure of condescension.
Step 5
When you are with friends, be a good listener. Very often, the cause of the conflict is misunderstanding. Has it ever happened that you listen to another person, but do not hear at all what he is telling you? Such an attitude very often irritates the communication partner and leads to a conflict. Psychologists believe that someone who knows how to just listen carefully to another person, without interrupting him, can very quickly move up the ladder of success in life and become the center of everyone's attention.
