​ Avoiding conflict is something that we likely do from time to time. But some may do it most of the time! Maybe you were taught to keep quiet and not say what you really think or feel. Do you feel like others opinions and feelings are more important than yours? You may fear speaking up because someone might reject you or embarrass you in some way. Or they might not like you. Or you don't want to "rock the boat." So avoiding conflict and pleasing others seems the safe way to