Conflict causes significant stress and drains energy from both humans and animals. The article explains how social species avoid conflict through proactive behaviors like strong boundary-setting and frequent positive interactions. Quick and sincere reconciliations after disagreements—evident in studies of spotted hyenas and findings in human relationships—are crucial for maintaining social bonds. The research highlighted shows that it takes roughly twenty positive interactions to offset the negative impact of a conflict, underscoring the importance of friendly engagements in avoiding and resolving disputes.
Animals avoid conflict as much as possible; they engage in positive interactions like communication and grooming to maintain social bonds and reduce stress.
In human relationships, it takes about 20 positive interactions to offset one negative interaction, emphasizing the importance of fostering goodwill daily.
Ignoring conflict can lead to the deterioration of relationships, as seen in social species, where constructive engagement is necessary for cohesion.
Quick reconciliation after disputes, as demonstrated by spotted hyenas, helps reduce anxiety and strengthens social bonds among individuals in a group.
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