The Beauty of Disagreement
The people I feel closest to I can openly disagree with — I trust that sharing differing opinions won’t be a bridge that divides us, but one that connects us.
Growing up, my family and I drank tea at our round dinner table every evening, discussing our day and sharing stories. One evening, when I was 13, my grandmother told us a story about a man whose anger issues were affecting his relationships.
My mother and I argued that anger couldn’t excuse his bad behavior or its impact on his family. My grandmother had a more empathetic view, thinking the emotion itself was making him act terribly.
None of us changed our minds, but that wasn’t the point. Growing up, arguments like these became a tradition.
Author's summary: Embracing disagreements strengthens relationships.
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