Disagreements happen. And they’re not necessarily indicative of a problem. It’s HOW disagreements are held that matters most. In NVC, we work to orient again and again around the idea that you can absolutely disagree – and still cultivate connection – with someone. If you fall into the trap of thinking a good relationship means agreeing on most things (or reducing the number of disagreements), you miss out on how a certain kind of conflict supports more robust collaborations. Learn the distinctions between healthy/unhealthy disagreements, how powerful it is to convey your understanding of someone’s opinion on something while maintaining a different perspective, and why it’s important to facilitate healthy conflict.
