Conflicts

An argument I had with my cousin regarding something we saw on the news. My cousin had an opinion about what was on the news, which was different compared to mine. Although I feel like I know something regarding the topic, I had to stand down, because I knew our conversation is not going anywhere. My cousin, is the type of person that would always defend what she thinks and never wants to be wrong. She would go out of her way to prove her point, when she finds herself wrong, she’ll cover it up with a lot of “buts”. Arguments with her can never go anywhere, and is hard to resolve. At that point I would step down, say “okay, I respect what you think”. I would let everything cool off, in a while, I would come back and present to her what I know and how I feel. 

I feel that I somewhat apply the 3Rs with my arguments with my cousin. I do tell her I respect her perspective. I give it time till I respond, but in a way that we both have an understanding and common grounds. It is not because I want to prove my point as well, but it is to let her know that she was wrong, or that there are can be two sides of one issue.