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I wish the other side would cave in
I've long ago caved in, but sometimes people are too caught up in their own circumstances, pain, comfort zone, upbringing, experiences etc. to be able to let go of the known. So caving in is an impossible feat of bravery.
posted by
WesterinkElmarie
on March 31, 2008 at 1:09 PM
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Agreed but at what point one gives up and where does one give in
is the million dollar question
posted by
Straightforward
on August 30, 2006 at 8:03 PM
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all too often we see one side caving in...
and I wonder if it's less actually conceding a point to the other side than it is a loss of the will to fight. I don't know how many times I've turned my back on an argument not because I've been converted, but because fighting over an issue doesn't interest me.
posted by
SilverMoon7
on August 17, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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Azur
Well, sometimes it's best to leave some people alone and leave the distance between each other wouldn't you think?
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 16, 2006 at 8:45 PM
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Azur
welcome to my world ! Don't you know that I start all the arguments in my house? The solution is very simple; I just have to keep quiet and do everything his way. Trouble only starts when I don't feel like it :)
posted by
mneme
on August 14, 2006 at 2:38 AM
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Azur, giving in completely breeds resentment in the person who gives in, but it can take a long time for both sides to see sense - if ever.
posted by
johnmacnab
on August 13, 2006 at 5:22 PM
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Azure
Perhaps it is my personality. I have seen a different light by listening to another's argument more than once. I believe it is whether it is more important to be right than to find truth. Why do we have trial lawyers if not to sway a jury by argument? Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on August 13, 2006 at 1:32 PM
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Azur, How many times have you changed someone's opinion by arguing with them? It just doesn't happen.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 13, 2006 at 1:29 PM
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posted by
Rosetree
on August 12, 2006 at 4:49 PM
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Azur, lol!
It sounds like you've encountered more than your share lately.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 4:20 PM
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Mademoiselle, indeed
why waste a perfectly good brick wall?
posted by
Azur
on August 12, 2006 at 4:09 PM
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I never concern myself with "shifting the opinions" of others ...
In fact, I actually prefer that they remain "all stupid".
"Gettin' myself all gussied up fer dinner."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:40 PM
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Some people are flexible, while others hold onto grudges.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 12, 2006 at 3:29 PM
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hm, good point, Azur, as always
Merits pondering.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 2:16 PM
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