agreeing to disagree

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onto today’s topic: agreeing to disagree ⚖️ 

i personally find it challenging to agree to disagree. in my mind, disagreements mean that this relationship isn’t going to work out — we aren’t compatible as friends. but, if i don’t agree on a certain topic with a friend and it doesn’t impact either of our lives, why do i need to hold a grudge?

the reality is, disagreements are a good indicator of a healthy friendship. it shows you’re comfortable, can communicate and value each others’ opinions even if it might not be what you wanted to hear. 🗣️

most importantly, disagreements are key to expanding perspective. if you’re only around people that agree with everything you say and believe in, how are you challenging your thought process and view of the world?

but of course, there isn’t an “agree to disagree” when it comes to morals & human rights. you can’t really agree to disagree on being racist. 😭 it’s important to have firm lines that you will not compromise on. kind of goes back to my piece on values.

agreeing to disagree is still a learning process for me. it helps to be empathetic and truly put yourself in others’ shoes to accept disagreement. sure, it feels amazing to never have disagreements, but realistically those misalignments build up internally until you’re left wondering why you don’t vibe with your friend anymore. our perspective is primarily built off of our own experiences, and obviously nobody has lived your exact life — of course there will be disagreements.

accept them!

do you have disagreements with your friends?

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