Do you ever Change your Point of View?

That word "traitor" says it all. We often do not understand everything. Often one person is unreasonable, but we are close to that person so we stand up for that person, knowing fully well that we are siding the wrong. May be it is the vulnerability appeal. Generally, god helps me arrive at the right stand. It may take me a lot of cutting down unnecessary stuff to get the exact reason why I am for or against something but eventually I do get there. Yes, I do change my point of view if I find my earlier reasoning to be wrong or need to modify it. When I arrived on myLot, I was like ...if there are children in marriage, attempt should be made to keep the marriage alive for giving the child a good home. That is traditional view point here, and I just inherited it. Some personal situation kind of reinforced those thoughts. Out here, I read stories and was kind of reviewing things from child's perspective. I realized it was not the right thing to do in many cases. So the view changed...not exactly opposite, but now, I am more open to the idea that sometimes it is necessary.

If only it were that simple. Seems to me that people just want others to change theirs. Even the debates between politicians have become more about personal attack than actually discussing or debating a valid issue. Ok, I shouldn't talk, I don't watch debates anymore, not since Nixon. At least I know who I'm voting for

I remember I was a judge at a debate - working women versus home makers. I was all for home makers before the debate started but the one who spoke in favour working women was so convincing that I changed my mind (lol)

Sometimes I change my point of view if I find out facts that I did not notice before.

Usually by the time I change it, no one asks....

Normally Not - unless there has been an overwhelming and convincing argument that leaves me compromising rather than changing, to keep the peace.

I am constantly adjusting my point of view as I am presented with new information, evidence and facts. No the earth is not flat.

It depends on the subject and the timing. Normally, I do not judge most of the things - because I am not the chosen one. But still, if I have to have a point of view, I try being as honest as I can be - with my set of understanding, my knowledge and my beliefs. Sadly, there have been more instances where there have been disagreements, and I have been thought of as someone who is egoistic and the fool. But I do not go by these thoughts, in case I am wrong, I am still the first one to mention it out- only that I need to find out if I am really wrong. I do not have any point of view as far as Politics and Religion are concerned. Reason being, these are too personal a matter and people normally will not accept things from anyone else, but their leader - political or spiritual. This is one reason I do not get into anything related with these (agreed, I have a friend who understands, and I am on her discussions, no matter what she posts).

I think "flexibility" and "adaptiveness" and " good team work" relies heavily on our ability to change our views and make compromises..

That's very true. I think I often change my viewpoint as I'm given more, and perhaps convincing, information.

Its only natural to change our point of view in case we are late in discovering the full picture of something. There is nothing wrong in it.

Its is very difficult to change the point of view normally. Perception should not be seen as point of view.

I admit I can be very opinionated, and I enjoy a debate now and again. However I often will change my views when I have all of the facts. Soak ones we can not see the full picture or situation.

Good question. I tend to remain open and fluid. To formulate an opinion, whether in favor or against someone else before hearing the facts is a surefire recipe for disagreement. We can agree to disagree, and changing one's mind by shaming them of their position all together, is what I find remarkably common in the poltical and social arena. I embrace change and relish an opportunity to delve deep into issues that require grate depth of thinking. Call it Socratic thinking if you will, but society is engrossed with traditional thinking that for lack of a better word, is outdated for the current times. Great post.

I have changed my mind about things because someone made such a good argument. I think that is very possible, we are all entitled to our opinions. =)

I do if there is a good argument for it and it makes sense :D

I agree. It's the agree to disagree thing. It keeps your dignity and allows the other person to share their views as well.

I do have a point of view on most things, but I also have an open mind, and free will to decide what I want to think. That being said, I can change my mind whenever I like. I am not made from a cookie cutter, and I do not have to conform to anyone's ideas of what I should be or what I should think. Everyone has that option. Be yourself, or be a cookie.

Our points of view and beliefs are influenced by circumstances and upbringing. I have learned over time not to jump to conclusions about others. We also have limited knowledge or misled at times, so we should have the honesty and courage to change our views - siva

Funny you ask this now lol I just had a long discussion with @vandana over something couple of days ago. The thing is when I see credibility in someone's point that is opposite of me. I pester that person with question after question to understand from where they are coming from. Because I find their argument strong so there must be something I wasn't seeing right? So I grill that person to get to what I missed... Lol Yeah I am curious and annoying like that. And yes I do change my point of view based on conclusion I reached from all the answers I recieved.