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7 common questions about workplace romance - The Way We Work, a TED series

2019

Should you date your coworker? Should workplace couples keep their relationships secret? And why are coworkers so often attracted to each other? Organizational psychologist Amy Nicole Baker shares the real answers to commonly asked questions about romance at the office.

05:50 min

Managing the Flames of Conflict

Conflict doesn’t mean the end of your remarriage, and can actually make it stronger. There are always going to be disagreements; you cannot avoid them entirely. What you can do, however, is become skilled at recovering from disputes by talking about your perspectives afterwards.

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Terry Gaspard
2022
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In Love and Relationships, Family of Origin Matters

Whether we were raised in a family we are proud of or one we don’t get along with, our family life is a unique culture that leaves its imprint on us.

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Kelsey T. Chun
2018
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Stop Yelling! Here’s How to Use *Mindful* Communication for Conflict Resolution With Your Partner

There’s a gap between what you’re really thinking and what you’re saying. You’re distracted by all that’s going on inside and you’re uncertain about what to share and what’s better left unsaid.

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Barbara Larrivee
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Everyday Diplomacy

Your idea of a great Sunday is to rise with the sun for a long run. Your partner, however, has other ideas. His notion of a proper Sunday involves sleeping late and enjoying a leisurely brunch over the Sunday paper.

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Joseph Hart
2007
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Conflict at Work? Empathy Can Smooth Ruffled Feathers

Conflicts at work have the potential to escalate out of control and permanently damage relationships.Gabrielle S.

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Phyllis Korkki
2016
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Managing vs. Resolving Conflict in Relationships: The Blueprints for Success

In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman’s research proves that 69% of problems in a relationship are unsolvable. These may be things like personality traits your partner has that rub you the wrong way, or long-standing issues around spending and saving money.

Article
Marni Feuerman
2017
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Conflict Resolution Skills for Healthy Relationships

Unresolved conflict can lead to resentment and additional unresolved conflict in the relationship. Even more important, ongoing conflict can actually have a negative impact on your health and longevity.

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Elizabeth Scott
2020
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6 Strategies to Resolve Conflict at Work

When you get a group of people together day after day, conflict is inevitable. The employees you so carefully screened during hiring interviews aren't immune, either.

Article
Mike Kappel
2017
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Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace

Workplace conflicts can emerge in any number of forms, but there are some general, garden-variety types that I see on a repeated basis: conflicts with the boss, conflicts with peers and conflicts among a manager’s direct reports or teammates.

Article
Tom Fox
2015
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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most

We attempt or avoid difficult conversations and conflicts every day—whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client.

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Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen
2010
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