When critical conflicts are left unresolved in families, research supports that:

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When critical conflicts are left unresolved in families, it can lead to psychological and/or physical estrangement of family members. This means that family members may begin to distance themselves emotionally or physically from each other, which can have negative long-term effects on the family unit. Forgetting about the problem (A) or learning to fight less frequently (B) are not likely outcomes if the conflict is critical, and family violence (D) is a worst-case scenario, but still a possibility.

When Critical Conflicts Are Left Unresolved in Families, Research Supports