The firmly grounded relation dares conflict while weak ones avoid it

Evidence

Thus, although conflict among intimates can have more tragic results than among less intimate persons, in the light of the circumstances discussed, precisely the most firmly grounded relation may take a chance at discord, whereas good and moral but less deeply rooted relationships apparently follow a much more harmonious and conflictless course. — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 319

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Conflict is a positive force distinct from mere indifference — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 276; Opposition gives people a sense of agency that sustains their relationships. — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 283; The most unconditional conflicts rest on the strictest shared norms — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 304 (+2 more)

Related

• The most unconditional conflicts rest on the strictest shared norms (similarity 0.86)
• Conflict destructive at one level can integrate the larger group (similarity 0.83)
• Conflict is a positive force distinct from mere indifference (similarity 0.82)
• Opposition gives people a sense of agency that sustains their relationships. (similarity 0.82)
• Objectified conflict follows its own intrinsic logic without subjective moderation (similarity 0.82)
• Simmel’s conflicts are mostly productive rather than tragic (similarity 0.80)
• Separation deliberately pursued produces the sharpest and bitterest conflicts. (similarity 0.79)

Broader Connections

• Objectified conflict follows its own intrinsic logic without subjective moderation #expands (0.55) — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 306