2024/12/03 When weve grown used to adopting a rigid or stubborn stance in some way, we see giving some degree of leeway as giving in. We believe the act of showing willingness to consider a point of view we were determined to ignore as compromising our own beliefs. Why? Its by showing a willingness to learn more about and explore a source of disagreement that you can be integral to lowering defenses on both sides. Take the lead in doing so and someone else will follow.