Ever hear of setting Limits and Boundaries?
When conversations or relationships with others become “NOT” healthy, like when they are USING you for their angry expression or negative behaviors, then you use the magic words, “NO”……i.e., I do not wish to continue this conversation. When you are dealing with close friends or family members, Make it a healthy resolution,i.e., WE will not continue discussions that are resultant in ……. whatever, is the issue that is causing discomfort or bad behavior toward either of you. Set limits of use of No name calling, set the tone for more validation required of the core issues in the conversations. Make the disagreement contextual and healthy instead of allowing abusive behavior! DO NOT get in their face! Besides, how do you expect others to “See the Light” if they cannot have their ideas challenged! Do you part, be intelligent, friendly, and pull out if you have to!
Hope this helps making debate more fun!
