How to Stop Fighting Step #1 Limit the Escalation Spiral

Option B. Fight Back

Unlike holding your ground, which is defensive, fighting back is offensive.

It, too, can make sense at times, but it is dangerous.

• It makes sense if you are being taken advantage of or you are being treated unfairly and you have the power to stop it.

But it usually escalates the situation, which often makes it...

• Harder to resolve and
• More likely to become hurtful or even dangerous
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Consider what is likely to happen if you fight back:

Is the other person likely to...

• Give In
  
• Fight Harder