FriendshipsDifficult

The Opinion

You and a friend are talking about something you actually have a take on. They push back — and mention one detail you really can't let go of. Practice noticing when you've left the real conversation and finding your way back to it.

You're practicing

Noticing when you've gotten stuck on a tangent and returning to the main point

Success looks like

You engage with their actual argument, not just the detail that snagged you, and stay open minded and respectful.

You can do this as many times as you want.

What's one thing you have a strong opinion about?

doesn't have to be serious — food, movies, a rule that annoys you, anything