De-escalatory conflict spiral

De-escalatory conflict spiral is a communication pattern in which the parties slowly lessen their dependence on one another, withdraw, and become less invested in the relationship. See also spiral.

Definition

According to Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor (15th edition),

De-escalatory conflict spiral. A communication pattern in which the parties slowly lessen their dependence on one another, withdraw, and become less invested in the relationship. See also spiral.