People in conflict are idealists; they take defensive stands.
If conflict resolution is deemed important, its desirable to listen and understand the ideals that other party in conflict adheres to. It can be challenging and frustrating to deal with poor communication styles, passive aggression, obstinate dispositons, and unwillingness to open up. The effort required to resolve the strenuous situation may then exceed the benefit of association.

Breach of association may be hard in case of elements of personal attachment in acquaitanceship. A deliberation on cost and benefits might help in that case. And if the association demands exceeding efforts, it can be forgone. Internal explanatory styles may cause discomfort in taking blame for the disassociation. And urges to react or repent over disrespected intiatives can be strong.
Detachment from the situation can help bring relief. It often helps to engage a trustworthy person, one who can objectively see the situation and advise with goodwill. A breach with their consent, most likely, would cause less internal guilt and repentance.


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