The Case for Confronting Hijacking Conversations Head On Conversations can become hijacked in an instant, shifting from a discussion about plans for dinner to a tirade about someone's boss.
This phenomenon is all too common in relationships, leaving partners feeling frustrated, unheard, and hurt.
Understanding the Problem of Hijacked Conversations Hijacked conversations arise from a combination of factors, including human tendencies towards self preservation over empathy and social norms that pressure individuals to conform or avoid conflict at all costs.