THE 3 STAGES OF DISPUTE YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE YOU START

Disputes come in all shapes and forms. Some are simple (think fighting with your sibling as to what to watch on Netflix). Others not so much, and there’s generally not a parent around to settle the dispute or make a decision.

When real world disputes occur, not everyone plays nice and most play to win. It can be an isolating, lonely experience with high stress levels and little light at the end of the tunnel.

Before you can make that decision, it is important to understand the three main stages of a dispute. This enables you to establish where in the dispute timeline you are and what decisions need to be made.