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If two people disagree, we usually consider compromise as the best possible solution. However, a compromise requires both to give something up. So, we think it’s more important to find a mutual benefit that doesn’t take something away from anyone, but rather, brings something new to both.

Imagine two thick ropes knotted together. If we cut the knot, all that’s left at both ends is disconnected pieces. They’re lost. It’s the same with compromise. When a couple in a crisis comes to us with the idea that a quick breakup is the best solution, it’s like the cut knot. Each one has lost something, and each is left holding a useless piece of rope. But if the couple connects and a dialogue begins, then it is as if this knot is carefully untied, and both ropes remain intact. Then, both of them can decide how their lives should continue.