Turn the volume up on curiosity, and turn it down on defensiveness.
We are tied to our beliefs, and the more opposition we run up against, often, the stronger these beliefs become.
How do you feel when someone implies that your political beliefs are “wrong?” If you’re like most people, it fuels the fire within you and you put on your fighting gloves, ready to strike the second you hear one more, “But…” Dealing with political differences can be a challenge in relationships. The problem happens when we get into a gridlock and start trying to change our family member’s views or beliefs. This effort is, 99.9 percent of the time, futile. It’s a human, and dangerous, response that when we see fighting gloves, we get ours out, too. No one wants to be caught in the ring unprepared.with those family members with whom you know you see things differently.
“I’m curious about the life experiences you’ve had that have informed your belief—would you mind sharing?” “I can see that this is something you feel passionately about, and I know that you want what is best for the country. Tell me about how you feel this would change society for the better.”By asking questions and being curious, rather than jumping to defensiveness , we convey respect and
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