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Handling conflict

14/11/2011
You’re out with your mates and strolling around the mall when someone bumps into you and tries to start a fight.
What do you think is the best way to deal with conflict?
Have you ever been in a fight and regretted a badly handled situation?

Comments

11 comments so far

I am sorry to have to tell you that the violence will NOT stop. It will NOT get better, just like that. It is a vicious circle. Call women's help line and follow the advice for your safety and that of your unborn baby. All the best!! Lyn
Posted By: Hi Layla - Jan 16, 2012, 7.09AM
Hi my name is Meghan and im 13, and i have this friend he is 2 years older than me, always askig to see my boobs on cam, and threw text message.
I dont know how to say no to him, because m scared he will never talk to me again an he will go around saying stuff about me, what do i do?
Posted By: Meghan King - Jan 14, 2012, 11.37PM
at the end of the day, there are certain things that you should ask the advice of family members, weather its you parents, or sibling, because there are so many people out there on the internet who will lead you down the wrong path, that its incredible, they seem to get off on it, so in my opinion seek your answers from those around you who know you the best and do love you and care for the outcome in your life without wanting to either get their kicks out of it or to just simply hurt you by steering you in the wrong direction
Posted By: angel - Jan 11, 2012, 7.26PM
Hi layla

That's a tough situation to be in. Your safety should be your primary concern. We urge you to call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). It's free and anonymous and you can talk to someone about what's happened and what you can do about your relationship moving forward. Please stay safe.
Posted By: The Line - Dec 19, 2011, 1.17PM
I am 12wks pregnant to my boyfriend and just the other day he hit me and got really viollent with me and kicked me out. He says that he's sorry now and that he doesnt want it to happen again. This is the second time he's lost controll and I really want to make it work with him but how do I know that its going to stop and how can I make this work so we can have a strong relationship
Posted By: layla - Dec 19, 2011, 9.50AM
Hi Hayls,

We urge you to call our help line on 1800 MYLINE (1800 695 463). Its open 24/7 and is free. They will be able to provide you with advice specific to your situation. Sounds like you are in a tough position and we hope you are able to improve the situation for you and your family.
Posted By: The Line - Dec 17, 2011, 8.43AM
i have been in a very controlling marriage for 13 years and my husband has just thrown out of the house the last of my 5 children who is only 16 years old and i do not have a legs to stand on hat can i do to save the rest of my family am feeling very unstable mentally please please i need advise to cope

Posted By: hayls - Dec 15, 2011, 8.24PM
Hi,

To the poster below:
We're really sorry to hear that you're having such a difficult time at home. No one deserves to be the subject of verbal or physical abuse. Please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak confidentially with a trained counsellor. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police on 000.
Posted By: The Line - Nov 29, 2011, 10.38AM
What if it is your MOTHER controlling her family. She does not let us have friends, money, abusive language and throws stuff at dad, me 17 and sister 18. She even took my sister to court because my sister did not do what MOTHER wanted her to - the judge told my sister to respect her mother and fined her $150 and 12 months good behaviour bond. HOW can we STOP MOTHER from bulling and controlling dad and us when even the COURTS do NOT HELP. Mother is on a mental disability pension, because she was on ICE and did not rehab when we were in primary school and she never is to blame for anything !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: - Nov 28, 2011, 9.41PM
Hi Alex, I've just read your comment and I just want to say that doesn't sound very good at all.. Have you disscussed this with your parents or gaurdian? I think it would be a good thing to talk to them about the problem and maybe you could transfer over to a different school and start fresh. No one should have to go through bullying; even worse, not be able to go to school for that long. If you can't talk to your parents/gaurdian, try to talk to someone you can trust. I find that if you have a pet or a teddy bear that you could practise talking to, that helps me a lot. Please try and get back to school, it's very important.
Posted By: trying to help - Nov 22, 2011, 10.40AM
hi my name is alex quigley im a teen as they say sweet 16 its not so sweet i have not gone to school i have been to school for 1yr.5months cos off the bullying im a diffent life i have done alot off stuff that i should off not done
Posted By: alex quigley - Nov 20, 2011, 5.12AM
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