Opposing View: What To Do

  • Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
  • Series: Dear Rosa

Most relationship communication about “issues” involves two different viewpoints.  A key to a clear path through a controversial subject is for both people to truly hear the other’s viewpoint.  Before attempting to really hear another’s point of view:  

1.  Be rested and ready to respectfully validate.  You don’t have to agree, just validate the position as something the person truly believes.  

2.  Agree to listen to each other’s whole opposing point before embarking on the other view.

3.  If resolution seems impossible, establish that a true way to rest with the differing views is to agree to disagree.

4.  Let go and let God.  A differing view is just that.  Holding one or the other, including yourself, in contempt over the unresolved is a dead end.

Wisdom