In addition, siblings who used constructive conflict resolution tactics had a positive resolution to the disagreement and a warm and intimate relationship with their sibling. The authors suggest that the long-term implication of the process of resolving the disagreement may be the development of a healthy and constructive set of conflict resolution strategies that could be used outside of the home with peers, romantic partners, teachers, and other adults. Conversely, when siblings used destructive conflict resolution tactics, the immediate outcome of the disagreement was a heightened level of animosity towards their sibling. The authors suggest that siblings with destructive conflict resolution strategies may assume that disengagement, non-resolution, and manipulative strategies are common and acceptable approaches to conflict (Rinaldi & Howe, 1998).