The Other Side

The way we parted this afternoon was not ideal, but I hope you understand it’s not a fight or argument. I think it’s really important to understand as much of the big picture as we can, but I realize we rarely ever know it all. That shouldn’t discourage us from trying to learn as much as we can though.

I heard on a podcast that we can’t be better if we only listen to the people that agree with us. We have to hear the other side. So it’s not that I don’t want to stop arguing with you, but I also don’t want to stop hearing the other side. I just need to get better at not being so annoyed when I hear it. And you shouldn’t automatically agree with me to stop fights because you disagreeing with me could have huge positive impact. I’m just hoping we learn to listen to each other. And that we see the value in each other’s ideas. Even if we don’t always agree. It’s okay to acknowledge that I’m wrong about something or that I have an emotional attachment to something. At least you will know that your logic is right, but I’m just doing to something another way. Anyhow this is another long post, but I’m sure you’ll have some time to read while you wait for the truck. And you don’t have to admit it, but when you don’t thuong me before you leave for work, something is off. ASTEN!