Difficulties with communication may evolve into a communications impasse if an argumentative attitude exists. Such a mindset attempts to disqualify a person’s beliefs, values, and ideas. This does not mean that debate should be avoided, but in its worst form debate’s objective is to discredit not only the person but their character.
Individuals deadlocked in a communications impasse must ask themselves this question: What is the payoff for me and my relationships if I maintain an argumentative attitude? One consequence is losing trust and intimacy, which leaves individuals isolated in a position of facing the future all alone.
It takes patience to inaugurate a different style of communication. A critical first step in dislodging an argumentative attitude is being willing to acknowledge the other person's point of view. Ask God for patience and wisdom to help you gain understanding. Then be resolute in applying what you receive from the Lord God to your situation.
Your speech should always be gracious and sprinkled with
insight so that you may know how to respond to every person.
~Colossians 4:6 Common English Bible
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