Conflict Resolution

I don’t have enough time to go into all that I learned and have processed due to our class on conflict resolution. I am so grateful for this class, especially having just come out of two very conflicting situations where I hadn’t dealt with the conflict in a very positive manner. It was helpful to see how we tend to react in conflict, as well as the Godly way to deal with it. I especially found the stages of conflict to be beneficial. It is good to notice conflict arising before it gets out of hand and becomes a war.
I am still unsure of how to deal with conflict in a healthy manner when the other person isn’t dealing with it in a healthy manner. In some cases I can get away from the situation and not have to deal with it when they won’t work on it with me. In my friendships and with the many people I know and love, I am able to step away and then come back and work through it. But, in other cases, with people whom remain in my life, it is not this easy. Whether it be a boss, a co-worker, a roommate, a relative or someone else you just can’t get away from, how do you still respond in a Godly manner? I can’t force them to talk about it, work through things, compromise or even be willing to talk with a third party, so then what? Do I just ignore it? I know I work through my end of things still, but how do you then become reconciled?
I am learning how to walk away or end a conversation when it escalates and becomes inappropriate. Sometimes it’s just not that easy. How do you walk away from a boss whom won’t stop yelling at you or pointing out how terrible you are? How many times do you just find another job or another roommate? That can become an issue in itself. I guess I am having to still learn how to deal with difficult people. I know they are everywhere; I can be one myself at times. I am grateful to at least know how to resolve conflict with others whom are willing.