Avoiding Communication

This strategy seeks to put off conflict indefinitely. By delaying or ignoring the conflict, the avoider hopes the problem resolves itself without a confrontation.

Those who actively avoid conflict frequently have low esteem or hold a position of low power.

Avoiding opportunities to shine or seeming uncomfortable with achievements, could be a highly intelligent individual struggling with low self-esteem and a fear of success.

Because they lack confidence in their abilities, people with low self-esteem doubt their ability to achieve success.

• While they might fear failure, they tend to either...