Conflict Resolution Lovers Gifts

"Look, at least we're talking."

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"In lieu of a pre-nup we decided just to label everything."

Bob had to confront his fear of butterflies.

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

'Calling Tech Support does NOT count as one of my wishes!'

Large Emoticon Collider

"You can’t just go up the waterspout whenever you hear something you don’t like!"

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

'Ever feel like you've walked into a corporate lion's den?'

"Getting into a fight is one thing, but did you have to get into a class-clearing brawl?"

'This rift between you and Dr. Voight has become a chasm.'

Two Rages Passing in the Night

"What do you mean?! That apology is the best piece of fiction I've ever written!"

UNFADED GLORY

"So, how are we doing with our trust issues?"

Most valuable element.

Sulk Shows

On-the-job creativity may go unrewarded an may even create consternation among co-workers.

"I can't even remember what we were fighting about."

Terrorism leaves Iraq and moves on to new places.

The Adrenal Gland Answers Your Questions

"Well, let's quickly put Ken's incredibly incendiary remarks behind us and hopefully continue the discussion in a simmering rage."

'Thanks, Brian, for your thoughtful and constructive proposal. Without further ado, we'll now dive into malicious, envy-based criticism, character assassination and petty bickering!'

'I thought people were quite receptive to the change seminar.'

"The session isn't quite going to plan."

"He excels at putting out fires."

"My boss says I intimidate people. . . so I stared at him until he apologized."

'It WAS rather unkind of you to hide his bottle-opener, Mrs Jones.'

"I speak Latin, you know."

"Miss Jones! Clear my schedule until I get this sorted out!"

'While it's often said that laughter's a better medicine, I've learned that crying is best in solving disputes between husbands and wives.'

"Compromise? What the hell is there between safe and out?"

Suddenly, everyone spoke at once....