Conflict Avoidance

I go to considerable lengths to avoid conflict. The thing about studiously avoiding conflict is the resentment festers--and you also start to resent yourself for not speaking up. Often, avoiding conflict in cases of repeat offences is just kicking the can down the road. Once the can is far enough down the road, it explodes and leads to a bigger conflict than the one you were so keen to avoid. I know all this, but avoiding conflict in the short-term is just easier. And, one has to pick one's battles. Often, it is just easier to adjust to the annoying situation.