How Politics and Divorce are Alike?
I’m Katherine Miller, and I’m going to do it—I’m going to dare to talk about politics. Well, actually, I’m not. But with the political election season in full swing and the immense passion each side feels, it really reminds me of divorcing families.
Having worked with divorcing families for over 30 years, one thing I’ve learned is that conflict brings out strong feelings of right and wrong. These days, I feel that myself. It’s so hard to understand how the other side could possibly think, believe, say, and do the things they do. And honestly, I don’t want to reach across the table to try to understand where they’re coming from or why—because I’m so right, or at least that’s how I feel. I bet many of you feel the same way, not just about the election, but about any strong conflict, especially in marital disputes.
When we’re in the midst of conflict, it’s hard to care enough to ask what the other person is thinking or why. Yet, that’s exactly what’s necessary. I believe that, for us as a culture and a society to heal, we must be able to talk and listen to each other. We must be able to hear opinions we don’t agree with. And certainly, when it comes to resolving divorces and transitioning families, this is crucial. It’s essential to hear the other person’s perspective—even when you disagree—for the wellbeing of your children, just as it’s essential for the wellbeing of our society, culture, and country.
This is why mediation can be such an incredible opportunity. It allows people to sit down in a room and learn how to have difficult conversations in a more constructive way.
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