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Avoiding Conflict Style: When Withdrawal Is Strategic

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 20, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|9 min read
Avoiding Conflict Style: When Withdrawal Is Strategic

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References

  1. Afifi, T. D., & Schrodt, P. (2003). Conflict Resolution Styles in Relationships
  2. Caughlin, J. P. (2002). Emotional Communication in Conflict
  3. Eggert, D. J., & Harmon, J. E. (2004). The Avoidance Spiral

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