tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090387618484983886.post8843859556850417269..comments2024-03-18T02:34:29.852-05:00Comments on Laird's Commentary on Community and Consensus: What It Takes for Groups to Be Less Conflicted about ConflictLaird Schaubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751204926086189047noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090387618484983886.post-68424619068431130262017-09-13T14:57:18.602-05:002017-09-13T14:57:18.602-05:00Assuming the accuracy of data reported on the rela...Assuming the accuracy of data reported on the relative predominance in cohousing of people who view themselves as Introverts,<br /><br />The use of boundary “management” or strengthening/closing in response to bullying (or even just to conflict in general) may be seen more frequently when an introvert feels bullied. <br /><br />My thinking is that the initial response called for would be engaging or confronting would require a decision or choice to engage, which the Introvert might need to go inside to reflect upon and decide, and might determine once there, that inside is safer and less demanding, and not come out again to engage, but rather stay inside and close boundaries.<br /><br />Staying in the fire is not easy for anyone, and perhaps even less so, when the preferred decision process takes place internally and requires a decision to return to the fray and engage, and further is not supported by the community.Donnoreply@blogger.com