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Men easily believe what they want to.
I like to think that I’m pretty open-minded. That for the most part I will at least hear you out when you have a different opinion about something.
But the truth is if I feel strongly about something, I will dismiss your thoughts within the first few seconds of you opening your mouth. I will even go so far as to find scientific data that supports my view! And I’m willing to bet that this is true of you as well.
We easily believe what we want to believe.
But it doesn’t mean if you don’t agree with me you are against me or if I don’t agree with you I am against you. It doesn’t mean that we cannot connect on common ground elsewhere. It doesn’t mean we cannot respect, care for, or love each other.
Yes there are things we may not agree on – big things – things we are passionate about; things that get our blood boiling and make us emotional.
But the number of things we do agree on like basic human kindness, compassion and dignity far outnumber the things we disagree on.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
talktodiana 
I will listen as long as someone is not physically hurt…. even though it might test my patience.
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Very commendable Jean. ❤
Diana xo
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Very thought provoking. I think agreeing to disagree is a philosophy I embrace. These issues are often small. As you say agreeing on the bigger issue of human kindness is what is important.
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Yeah. Don’t sweat the small stuff, right Sue? ❤
Diana xo
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That’s for sure!!
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Hi,
As a token of appreciation for what you write, I have nominated you for Liebster award.
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Thank you so much Nayana!
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Wise words, as ever Diana.
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Why thank you very much! ❤
Diana xo
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In any relationship there will always be differences. After all men and women march to the beat of a different drum. But, the one thing most importantly that can flourish in spite of those differences is the love shared.
Love is not found in the things that bring a man and woman together but in the things that keep them together.
-Alan
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A beautiful thought Alan. ❤
Diana xo
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Thanks Diana.
-Alan
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I’d hope so but sometimes it’s hard to believe it given events around the world. xo
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I hear you Lisa. When fear rules instead of love, things get ugly pretty quickly. ❤
Diana xo
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excellent and thought provoking post.
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Thank you so very much kind sir! ❤
Diana xo
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My mum says it is polite to listen nod and think you’re an idiot just don’t say you’re and idiot as it may cause an argument and make things difficult just nod and think what you like and do whatever you want anyway
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You have a smart mum Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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As the song goes…”there ain’t no good guy, there ain’t no bad guy, there’s only you and me and we just disagree.”
No right or wrong, just different thoughts.
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So very true George! ❤
Diana xo
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Wise words Diana. Tolerance, openess and patience definitely helps us work together. Love the cartoon! 😃
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Thank you Karen and I love the cartoon too, the way she’s nonchalantly sitting there… ❤
Diana xo
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Amen Diana. Disagreeing doesn’t even mean that one of us is right and one of us is wrong. It means we see things differently and that’s okay. Except for kindness, compassion and dignity. You’re right. There is no reason to disagree.
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(smiling) Thanks Colleen. ❤
Diana xo
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Agreeing on the bigger things in life is what matters … Otherwise it’s just a matter of preference.
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or as my mentor used to say, chatter and clutter! ❤
Diana xo
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I think the other side of this conversation is that place where we believe — Disagreement = Rejection.
Finding that place to honour our differences can be challenging — but so worth it because Disagreement DOES NOT = Rejection. 🙂
Love your last statement. “the number of things we do agree on like basic human kindness, compassion and dignity far outnumber the things we disagree on.”
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I agree Louise disagreement does not equal rejection. Thanks so much! ❤
Diana xo
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The last time I really new I was wrong about something was when I fell out of my cradle. 🙂
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Wow Graham – this post is attracting such ‘right’ people! ❤
Diana xo
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For “right” read “daft” (and proud of it). 🙂
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I love this post. However to be honest that last time I was wrong about something was July 16,1973. 😀
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Impressive Keith! haha ❤
Diana xo
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As usual, I agree with you, Diana! ❤ xxoo
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Thank you my dear Ann! ❤
Diana xo
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