Disagreements play a significant role in interpersonal relationships where peace and harmony do not exist. Disagreements exist for divergent purposes. One predictable purpose is to achieve an objective that satisfies a person’s needs. Another could be to create changes that could bring the relationship to a higher level of intimacy.
Another positive contribution disagreements make to a relationship is working out a platform for discussing difficult issues and problems. It's important to realize this objective can be reached only by being willing to lay aside a compulsive need to win every conflict and disagreement.
An important objective in effective communications is crediting each person's ideas as significant in the search for solutions to problems. You might be surprised in what you learn. The objective is to turn a dispute into an opportunity to understand the other person. Solomon, a very wise man, asked God to help him understand his people. This could be your most important request.
“Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your
people well and know the difference between what is right and what is wrong.
For who by himself is able to carry such a heavy responsibility?” The Lord was pleased
with his reply and was glad that Solomon had asked for wisdom.
~ 1 Kings 3:9-10 The Living Bible
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