When you avoid a conflict outside, you create one inside. Learn to resolve conflicts effectively and avoid stress.

Most people are avoiding a hard conversation with someone they care about. But this not only creates an inner conflict inside of you, but it also creates inflammation and illness later on in life.

Jayson Gaddis is the founder of the Relationship School and is a leading authority on interpersonal conflict and communication. He has trained thousands of people all over the world in more effective communication strategies under stress and conflict.

When conflicts arise within a relationship, you have two choices: speak up and possibly make things worse, like losing the relationship, or don't speak up at all, which breeds self-betrayal and resentment.

You must be willing to move toward conflict if you want deeper, more meaningful relationships while not betraying who you are.