Association - Forming unions

Association as a means of conflict resolution requires neither party to change, but still acknowledges that a cooperative grouping exists. When you become a member of an association, you don't have to change, but you are still connected to everyone else who is also a member.

As a part of formal group conflict this may be the stage where you 'find common ground' As a teacher, I try to find areas of common interest with my students, and often the most difficult students come around when they find that we have something in common.
However, association doesn't mean that all conflict is resolved.