How do you tell your friend that you disagree with them without hurting their feelings?
Bijoulover10
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Feb 4, 2017
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Hey, I don't really agree with that. I respect that you think that, but we all have different opinions.
reservedexcitment
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Feb 5, 2017
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It depends on the situation, you could say, "that's an interesting view, I see things differently, I think I ...... That is really cool how we can see the same thing, but so different."
EspritDuKaren68
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Mar 5, 2017
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Maybe you don't have to say you disagree, but to just respectfully state your own point of view. So long as you are not insulting, shaming, or demeaning them in any way, there is no reason anyone should feel hurt. And if they do, it's not your problem.
ingeniousPeace79
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Mar 18, 2017
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Always start with "in my view, my opinion, as i see it, how i think of it, my perception, etc "
This clearly says you are saying your truth, not THE truth, or, worst, their truth.
So you are speaking as friend, not as god or whatever.
If anyone still reacts negatively to this strategy => drop them, they are not friends in the first place.
No human friend will rebel or fight against such a stance, or strategy, to be honest and affirm your point of view, clarifying its really your point of view only.
Vronica23
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Mar 31, 2017
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I think it's so important to keep communication with those closest to you very open. It's so vital to be able to talk freely with those we love. It helps relationship flourish. When we have strong communication with our friends, it's easier to deal with things like disagreements without making anyone upset. Friends don't have to agree on everything all the time, and that important to remember too. It doesn't mean we love someone any less just because we have opposing views.
revibe
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Apr 22, 2017
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I never point the finger. When you do that you're placing blame and you're hurting not only them but the friendship itself. When I disagree I always first see their point of view on the subject and if I don't agree then I simply but kindly say so. It's okay not to agree with your friends, but you should always be considerate of their feelings and how your words could come across. Words can be as sweet as honey, or as sharp as a knife, depending on how you use them.
softpinkmomlistens
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May 5, 2017
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"I can see what you mean, but I think about it in a totally different way." Note perspectives and backgrounds, and remember as long as they don't cause mental distress or physical damage, an opinion is just an opinion.
DamnitJerry14
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May 10, 2017
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When I disagree with my friend I say my opinion and then also take their accounted for because opinions are but we haven't had to do is you can change the bill for the pinion and I think that's what's wrong with what's happening people trying to take change other peoples opinions and it shouldn't be that way because opinions are meant to be one's personal thing not to be changed by I thought somebody else has
Anonymous
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May 17, 2017
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Be polite, much like constructive criticism. You can say that you agree to a certain extent, however, there is also this part/ this side to this debate. Don't overpower them, do not shut them down. Simply acknowledge what they are saying, and state the other side.
Anonymous
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Jun 4, 2017
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I think you could state that this is your opinion and you're not intending to hurt them, as they are your friend. State your disagreement and just reassure that your disagreement to your friend isn't there to be held up like a wall or a barrier between the two of you, you just believe something of which is different to them. And hey, differences are what make us unique in this world.
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