HARD CONVERSATIONS

Friendships may not always improve after hard conversations, but the two people have the opportunity to better understand each other.  We need to have in mind what our purpose or goal is when we begin a hard conversation.  Sometimes people even try to avoid certain topics when they already know they have differences.

Some obvious difficult topics are politics and religion.  Some people believe in freedom over governmental restrictions or religious law.  Some people have opinions they don't want to change and get emotional over certain topics.  Some people have trouble understanding other points-of-view, and the conversation may turn into an argument.

Nevertheless, hard conversations have benefits.  We clarify our own beliefs and learn to respectfully listen to other opinions.  Hopefully, we can better understand other ideas from acquaintances and the many people around the world.