Escaping the High-Conflict Trap: Why We Get Stuck in “Us vs. Them”
Deep Dive15 Aug

Escaping the High-Conflict Trap: Why We Get Stuck in “Us vs. Them”

Why do ordinary disagreements sometimes become all-consuming feuds? This deep dive explores the psychology of high conflict through the powerful metaphor of the La Brea tar pits. We examine how the “us versus them” mindset, confirmation bias, social pain, conflict entrepreneurs, and the illusion of communication can pull people deeper into destructive battles. Along the way, we uncover the hidden “understory” beneath seemingly trivial disputes and explore Gary Friedman’s powerful technique of looping for understanding. Most importantly, we look at how individuals, families, workplaces, and communities can escape the trap and turn destructive conflict back into productive disagreement.


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