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TheSwirlWorld JeffSt
Yep, quite often the timing for bringing certain things up is off, even way off. When someone is down because of stuff that happened say at work, which has nothing to do with you, they may act very defensive to what you say, overreact to a word which pushes a certain button already primed by their mood. Letting things temporarily ride is not always a bad idea.
JeffSt You got it! And sometimes the matter comes up again, when tempers are calmer and both people have had time to think. In some instances it’s the right conversation – but the wrong time.
TheSwirlWorld JeffSt
Again, context is important. An argument with someone whom you’re likely to speak to again, particularly on personal affairs? Best to stop at a certain point, revisit. Being happy is more important to me than being right exactly right at that point. Better to preserve communications than wage scorched earth.
JeffSt
Good point! Sometimes standing on what we believe definitely results
in unhappiness – in the sense that we have to face opposition, or people
not appreciating our point of view or cause (as in the case of Dr.
King).
In relation to arguments, I think sometimes people focus on “being
right” no matter what – for them, winning an argument or disagreement is
what matters. I believe in that instance, I would rather be happy than
be right
Good point! Sometimes standing on what we believe definitely results in unhappiness – in the sense that we have to face opposition, or people not appreciating our point of view or cause (as in the case of Dr. King).
In relation to arguments, I think sometimes people focus on “being right” no matter what – for them, winning an argument or disagreement is what matters. I believe in that instance, I would rather be happy than be right
The question should be asked: right about what? If this involves a basic value or ethic, i would rather be right than happy. Otherwise, i would have to condemn the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who often chose being right over being happy. If it’s a matter of an argument with a close friend that’s not looking like it will be resolved in the short term. well maybe time out is needed.