Ways to Disagree -- Agreeably!
In great relationships, people know how to quarrel constructively. Here are seven easy steps for managing those inevitable disagreements. If you agree that some disagreements are inevitable in even the best relationships, then it’s important to establish ground rules for healthy negotiations. Let’s look at seven principles of constructive conflict: 1. Both people have a legitimate right to feel and think the way they do. No one is wrong simply because he or she has a different point of view. There is something wonderful about being told by your partner, “I disagree with you, but I respect and honor your position.” This reduces the threat of feeling wrong just because you’re different. 2. Your points of disagreement must be crystal clear to both of you. Half of all disagreements could likely be settled in minutes if both partners knew exactly what they were fighting about. So often when emotions get revved up and adrenaline starts flowing, communication becomes muddled. It’s helpful to ...