Are you a pacifist by nature or do you thrive in conflict?

My heart sinks in the face of conflict but I am a reactive person by nature. However, I do what I can to walk it out or walk away. I have done my share of arguing, a lifetime's share hopefully! And now that I have a home and life free from negative forces, I am trying my best not to become one myself.

I am not a pacifist though. I don't enjoy conflict but I don't see myself as a passive person either. Is this perhaps why it seems that people get argumentative with me? It is interesting, the balance of gentleness and reaction in my nature.

I sometimes thrive in conflicts. Arguments and disagreements have a certain art to it that requires a certain level of mental skills. At times, it leads to beautiful, albeit contrasting outcomes.

Even relationships, both platonic and romantic.