I have disagreed often with friends and family, politically and emotionally. When communication with the people in my life is welcomed, I’ve found that it is not always our desires that are different, but our ideas of how to pursue them. I’ve practiced in my relationships to go beyond tolerance, and instead practice empathy.

dare to disagree

7 - Though I am quiet, and can be quite shy, I do try to pick my battles wisely. In disagreeing, it is not with a goal to be “right”, but a desire to understand.