How to Disagree and Stay Friends

How to Disagree and Stay Friends

Well, unless you have been living under a rock (which sounds kinda great actually), you have likely noticed the undercurrents of unrest, division and mistrust that are rising to the surface. We have become a society that will sooner choose to hate another rather then understand another. And as such, I have heard of friendships and family ties being tested a lot right now. As I witness the world around me, I wonder, is there a way to be in disagreement and still find love? I truly believe the answer is yes. We cannot and should not just surround ourselves with people who think exactly like us. This is not conducive to growth and learning. Being around people whose opinion differs from your own is such an awesome opportunity to practice patience, learn something we may not have considered or simply debate a topic we are passionate about.

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