Your piece reads like a bold nudge, pushing me to rethink how I see compromise. It’s short and punchy, with a clear point that agreeing too easily can feel like giving up. I like how it stirs a bit of unease, making me wonder if I’m too quick to nod along in life. Well done on the references!
This is awesome in so many ways, Meghaan. You are so right- decisions are not binary. And through understanding what each party needs through listening, being curious, and empathetic, you can come up with alternative outcomes that may not even exist.
My wife and I are having similar but different conversations. She is an interior designer and I am a financial planner. Two different professions looking at how to allocate resources. and one who is artistic and one who is in spreadsheets. Our conversations take time, and the need to understand what we need and value is so important to keep our relationship strong. These hard and long conversations are the glue that keep us together (among a lot of other things).
Brilliant! Meghaan, I happen to agree (ha-ha) with your hypothesis—-wholeheartedly. But because you’re so honest and open, I know I’d be free and ENCOURAGED to disagree! That’s amazing! And I, too, yearn for more authentic interactions where disagreeing isn’t taboo. And where authentic, real, transparent relationships are celebrated. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone didn’t run their thoughts through an HR + AI + soulless robot/clerking machine before speaking from the heart? So thankful you’re a leading voice of reason and empathy in the FinPsych and OrgPsych spaces!
Your piece reads like a bold nudge, pushing me to rethink how I see compromise. It’s short and punchy, with a clear point that agreeing too easily can feel like giving up. I like how it stirs a bit of unease, making me wonder if I’m too quick to nod along in life. Well done on the references!
Thank you!!
This is awesome in so many ways, Meghaan. You are so right- decisions are not binary. And through understanding what each party needs through listening, being curious, and empathetic, you can come up with alternative outcomes that may not even exist.
My wife and I are having similar but different conversations. She is an interior designer and I am a financial planner. Two different professions looking at how to allocate resources. and one who is artistic and one who is in spreadsheets. Our conversations take time, and the need to understand what we need and value is so important to keep our relationship strong. These hard and long conversations are the glue that keep us together (among a lot of other things).
Thank you, Billy!
Brilliant! Meghaan, I happen to agree (ha-ha) with your hypothesis—-wholeheartedly. But because you’re so honest and open, I know I’d be free and ENCOURAGED to disagree! That’s amazing! And I, too, yearn for more authentic interactions where disagreeing isn’t taboo. And where authentic, real, transparent relationships are celebrated. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone didn’t run their thoughts through an HR + AI + soulless robot/clerking machine before speaking from the heart? So thankful you’re a leading voice of reason and empathy in the FinPsych and OrgPsych spaces!
Hi Jason, you are always encouraged to disagree!
Absolutely! So far I’ve never disagreed with you, ha-ha, but it’s great to know that it’s a safe space to have divergent conversations and discourses!