It’s great to engage in conversational fellowship about issues, common concerns, and one’s likes and dislikes in life. Two die-hard Alabama or Auburn fans can have a great time discussing the game, coaching errors, and players’ athletic abilities.
I enjoy talking to others about Bama games.
When I seek consensus on Alabama’s challenges during a football game, I confer with my son, not my husband. My son and I generally see eye to eye about the games. On occasions, I have also conferred with my nephew.
My hubby thinks that I think I’m right about the game. It’s an argument waiting to happen.
Everyone has an opinion about their favorite football team, college or professional.
There can also be great fellowship when opposing opinions exist, if we agree to disagree.
Can you believe that people have threatened and even killed someone arguing about a football game or some other sport? What a tragedy!
I love a good debate!
But when things become heated, and respect flies out the window, it’s time for opponents to throw in the towel.
For the sake of friendship, respect, goodwill, and future relations, agreeing to disagree is sometimes a great option. Respecting why an individual has such an opinion can create a bridge to agree to disagree. In this manner, we do not dismiss one another’s stance or opinion.
There are many types of disagreements: factual, political, values, strategic, and others.
Some people refuse to accept scientific facts and create alternative facts to suit their needs and agenda.
Values disagreements usually concern what’s morally right, important, and humane.
Strategic disagreements may involve opposing opinions on how to achieve a common goal.
Some people are vegetarians, and others prefer meat with their vegetables. Both diets are healthy and will sustain the body.
Some disagreements, especially those related to religion, are sharp and uncompromising; therefore, there may not be an avenue for negotiation.
Being able to agree to disagree is not just an option; it’s a skill that we need to navigate relationships and life. For that reason, it deserves practice.
My husband and I have said, “Let’s disagree to disagree” many times.
It’s not easy to change someone else’s mind or viewpoint due to their upbringing, culture, emotions, personal convictions, and ties.
There are other ways one can say you’re okay with the other party, even if you don’t see eye to eye.
We’re at a crossroads, but we’re okay.
We see and hear each other.
Let’s leave it as it is.
We have two different perspectives.
Every opinion matters.
Let’s not burn bridges.
There’s more that connects than divides us.
Our relationship is bigger than this disagreement.
It’s okay; there’s no resolution.
Let’s drop it!
We all deserve mutual respect.
James Baldwin said, “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
We don’t have to get along to go along; we can respect each other’s opinions and agree to disagree.
I hope that you are happy and well.