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Compromise has a negative connotation.

Compromise, contrary to popular opinion, does not mean selling out one's principles. Compromise means working out differences to forge a solution which fits the diversity of the body politic.

Sometimes compromise is painful.

It's not that I'm not willing to compromise. But I won't compromise on principles.

Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both.

Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf; is better than a whole loaf.

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

In a relationship, when does the art of compromise become compromising?

You cannot compromise unless people talk to you.

Compromise is the key element. The more constraints you have, the more compromise you have to have. But, I personally believe that, when that happens, you have to get more creative, and you end up with something that is even better.