The ability to compromise is not a diplomatic politeness toward a partner but rather taking into account and respecting your partner's legitimate interests.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In a relationship, when does the art of compromise become compromising?
Relationships are full of compromises.
Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance.
In marriage, compromise nurtures the relationship.
Don't flatter yourselves that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.
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.
Negotiating in the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties more anxious to agree than to disagree.
During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.
In romance, we feel the need to zoom in and expound on our partner's foibles in intimate detail; in friendship, we tend to do the opposite, avoiding confrontation through fear, lethargy or both.
We don't have to be rude with each other; we have to be diplomatic.