Big Girl Panties

I am much more a natural encourager than a natural confronter.  It is very easy for me to sincerely cheer on, encourage, and support a person. (even a bad person) When confronting is what is needed, I am a big fat chicken.  Denial is my best friend; I will work hard to see ALL the good in others just so I don’t have to deal with the bad.  Conflict and confrontation make me want to throw up.
                                           
Obviously steering clear of all conflict and confrontation is not healthy and will not lead to successful relationships.  There are days we all have to put on our big girl or big boy panties, suck it up and do the right thing even when it means having a difficult conversation. 

The benefits to our bravery can be huge.  We can have honest dialogue, air our concerns and feelings and start looking towards solutions.  Of course it depends a great deal on HOW we do it.  When it comes to confrontation and conflict it’s all about respect, kindness and timing.