Resolving Disagreements
- Identify and deal with your emotions: Take time apart to vent, then return to the problem.
- Address legitimate problems once you’re both calm: Before you jump to solutions, make sure you and the other person agree on what the problems really are. Propose solutions that are mutually beneficial.
- End on a cooperative note: Make sure that the last intention you communicate is a cooperative one.
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