And the consequences of personality conflicts go beyond discomfort. It's not hard to believe that our interpersonal relationships are stressed to the breaking point. The nuclear family is an anachronism. We still long for belonging and connection to a greater whole. But when relationships become discomfiting, we feel overwhelmed by stress and instinctively try to protect ourselves.
Communities throw up gates.
Individuals seek escapism through entertainment media or even substance abuse, becoming even more isolated and withdrawn. It's our vicious relationship-circle. It's natural to focus on the objectionable behavior of the other person. After all, it's their offensive action that catches your attention in the first place. The other person acts differently from you because everyone has his own motivations and needs.