Quotation by

William James

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.

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How you approach a disagreement with someone determines whether the relationship will suffer or grow stronger. Your mindset and behavior during the conflict shape the outcome more than the conflict itself.

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