Lately, I avoid conversations with my father because of his passion for lecturing me about politics from a hard right perspective. Personally, I don’t want to live the rest of my days unable to connect with my dad. AdvertisementDuring the conversation, we should avoid pejorative labels, generalizations and the impulse to ascribe the most extreme beliefs to the other person. Braver Angels suggests four steps for meaningful conversations with gladiators: Clarify, Agree, Pivot and offer Perspective (CAPP). If your relative doesn’t want to hear your thoughts, return to the first two steps or exit the conversation.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 01, 2024 14:18 UTC