Compromise to Solve Problems Are there many ways to resolve conflict? The answer is yes. However, compromise is the best way to end in a neutral solution that can benefit both parties. Compromise is an agreement between conflicting individuals where they agree to make concessions. In most conflicts, the two parties either disagree on something or trying to prove a point. Settling the issue using compromise can be beneficial for both parties, form an understanding to the other’s point, and can help resolve a serious conflict. There are many ways compromise can benefit both sides. In the article, Agree to Disagree - The Use of Compromise in Conflict, it states, “When an agreement is reached and the parties separate, the compromise process
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No relationship can possibly work out if the two parties don’t know how to find a middle group. Compromising is a part of daily life. For example, compromise is as simple as asking for a pencil and promising to return it. One person needs a pencil so they ask someone else with the promise of returning it to them and that’s compromising because both parties benefit from it. According to Thorp, “Compromise is a critical component for any healthy relationship. Without a willingness to compromise, it is nearly impossible to find a middle ground where both sides are feeling recognized, heard, and appreciated. Whenever you find yourself at an impasse with another person, this is a good time to ask yourself, “Do I want to be right or do I want to have peace?” Recognize that arguing over the minutia will only serve to isolate you further, while letting go of the little things will free up precious time and energy that is better spent on positive interaction”. Not only does compromise solve a problem. It can also make the arguing feel better because he or she gets to let go of the petty, small argument and they can enjoy more without the burden of the dispute. In Anne Frank: The Diary Of A Young Girl, Anne says, “Last night the four of us went down to the private office and listened to England on the radio. I was so scared someone might hear it that I literally begged Father to take me back upstairs. Mother understood my anxiety and went with me. Whatever we do, we're very afraid the neighbors might hear or see us” (Frank). This is another example of compromising based on the situation. Anne Frank could have spoken out, but she didn’t because she wanted to protect her family. Instead, she vents out all her thoughts in a diary and this is compromise because she found a middle ground. She couldn’t publicly speak out against Hitler, so she decided to write in her diary. Eilerman also says, “There is value in
No relationship can possibly work out if the two parties don’t know how to find a middle group. Compromising is a part of daily life. For example, compromise is as simple as asking for a pencil and promising to return it. One person needs a pencil so they ask someone else with the promise of returning it to them and that’s compromising because both parties benefit from it. According to Thorp, “Compromise is a critical component for any healthy relationship. Without a willingness to compromise, it is nearly impossible to find a middle ground where both sides are feeling recognized, heard, and appreciated. Whenever you find yourself at an impasse with another person, this is a good time to ask yourself, “Do I want to be right or do I want to have peace?” Recognize that arguing over the minutia will only serve to isolate you further, while letting go of the little things will free up precious time and energy that is better spent on positive interaction”. Not only does compromise solve a problem. It can also make the arguing feel better because he or she gets to let go of the petty, small argument and they can enjoy more without the burden of the dispute. In Anne Frank: The Diary Of A Young Girl, Anne says, “Last night the four of us went down to the private office and listened to England on the radio. I was so scared someone might hear it that I literally begged Father to take me back upstairs. Mother understood my anxiety and went with me. Whatever we do, we're very afraid the neighbors might hear or see us” (Frank). This is another example of compromising based on the situation. Anne Frank could have spoken out, but she didn’t because she wanted to protect her family. Instead, she vents out all her thoughts in a diary and this is compromise because she found a middle ground. She couldn’t publicly speak out against Hitler, so she decided to write in her diary. Eilerman also says, “There is value in