The result is we approach resolving conflict from a right or wrong perspective.
Once you begin to see your partner as a competitor, or even worse, an enemy, nothing good is going to happen.
What this position typically leads to is one person usually getting his or her way at the expense of the other person.
While this might work for a little while, it eventually leads to bitterness and resentment.
The power of compromise
Compromise, on the other hand, becomes a win-win situation.
A couple approaches resolving conflict from a team mate/partner perspective.
There are basically three key ingredients to compromise:
1 Thomas Cook Weddings. Each person gives a little.
2. Each person gets as many needs met as possible.
3. Both people work for the good of the relationship, not of their own desires.
Good compromise takes practice.