Are you quick to make peace with others?
By Dominique25
@Dominique25 (9464)
United States
December 27, 2012 8:56pm CST
I do not like to argue or have disagreements with others. However there are times when others can be this way towards us.When I have a disagreement with someone, whether it is family,friends or a stranger I try to make peace as quick as possible. It is best to keep the peace, it gives me a better mindset to at least know that I have tried to improve the situation.
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7 responses
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
29 Dec 12
If I had arguments with someone or somebody, I don't usually make peace right away. I give my time to reflect about what had happened. I will let the situations to cool down for a while. It could be with my friends, relatives or family members.
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
19 Jan 13
Even if I had the argument and when I knew that I am correct in what I am saying or what I had said I come to peace when other person agree with what I had said.
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
20 Jan 13
@shavkat it is good to let the situation calm down. That way both individuals have had time to cool down. This way there hopefully will not be a heated exchange of feelings and emotions. Then hopefully we are able to make peace and move on past whatever has happened. Or at least try to let it go.
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
28 Dec 12
Base on the situation and seeing the other person behavior I act accordingly. But most of the time I try to keep myself away from such situation so that unnecessary problem should not happen
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@sriroshan (2585)
• India
19 Jan 13
It is always safe to act base on the situation and specially when commenting or speaking on certain things.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
19 Jan 13
Yeah it is good to try and avoid situations that will cause problems. This way we don't have to worry about any tension that could be caused between friends or family. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it. I hope that your day went well.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Dec 12
I'm the same way as you. I hate to argue or have confrontations with people so I try to keep things peaceful. As much as possible. I hate having the stress of fighting with others. I usually am the first person to back down.
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
16 Jan 13
Yeah I understand what you are saying. At times I wish i wouldn't be the first to back down but it often takes other to long to let ago of their pride or ego to apologize or try to make peace. I guess though it really doesn't matter as long as peace is made. It just would be nice if others were more willing too.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
16 Jan 13
I'm glad to hear that you work to break the ice if it can be done. Those individuals who try to cause others harm emotionally or verbally we do need to stay away from them. It will be better for us all the way around to keep our distance from these people. We should strive to be around those who have our best interest at heart.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
1 Jan 13
Yeah I agree with you. That statement makes perfect sense. When we can't agree on those things we should just leave it alone and they should do likewise. Often times people think that they change us or the way we think. We have to be open minded in some areas but when we aren't they shouldn't try to push. It will just create tension.
@arunabzh (10)
• India
28 Dec 12
Hello Dominique yes i like to make peace asap too but it is also true that once i lose my temper i cannot stop arguing either! Since its very rare that i lose my temper most people think i am a very peace loving person - which i am to an extent. i don't like tense atmosphere or where people are sulking for no reason. Just a simple word or gesture is enough to break the ice :)and i always try to be the first person to do so....
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
18 Jan 13
I'm glad to hear that you try to be the first person to break the ice. It is a good thing for us to be humble and strive to make peace with others. A lot of people aren't humble about those things and they let anger stop them from keeping good relationship with others.
@kitana710 (53)
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28 Dec 12
I wish I could say that I am but I know I'm not. I'm very stubborn and I often feel that they should apologize first. I feel that I've had good reason to do whatever I did. I fight with myself on trying to be the better person and to rise above my ego but sometimes I fail miserably.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
16 Jan 13
Yeah I understand how you feel. I often feel this way when my husband and I are having problems. Because in these cases I know that I'm the person who is more times than not in the right. And then I don't like to be quick because I know that he is the one who needs to be apologetic or try to make things better since I'm always the one trying to do those things.
