Compromise

"The concessions of the weak are the concessions of fear" ~ Edmund Burke

Per online dictionary:

com·pro·mise
noun
1. agreement: a settlement of a dispute in which two or more sides agree to accept less than they originally wantedAfter hours of negotiations a compromise was reached.
2. something accepted rather than wanted: something that somebody accepts because what was wanted is unattainable
3. potential danger or disgrace: exposure to danger or disgrace

verb
1. intransitive verb agree by conceding: to settle a dispute by agreeing to accept less than what was originally wanted
2. transitive verb: lessen value of somebody or something; to undermine or devalue somebody or something by making concessionsDon't compromise your integrity by telling half-truths.
3. transitive verb: expose somebody or something to danger: to expose somebody or something to danger or disgraceThis scandal could compromise his chances for reelection.drugs that can compromise the


Compromise. It's good, right? Overall it has a positive intention and a positive outcome. It's supposed to create a win-win situation. Right?

I expect a certain amount of sacrifice. A certain amount of discomfort. A certain amount of discontent yet a certain amount of a sense of accomplishment.

Why does it have to be so damn hard with certain people sometimes? I'm like the Queen of Compromise -- a Master Negotiator -- a Dipolmacy Rockstar. But in this one particular relationship, no way. I'm nil. My efforts are squandered and misconstrued. I detest that. Immensely.

Why try? Seriously? Is it even worth it?? Why does it constantly have to be this uphill battle? Why can't it be light and humorous at times -- easybreezy?

I want ...

I want....

I am willing to compromise.

Instead, I am compromised.

There *is* room to meet in the middle on all things, even when philosophical differences arise, there is a middle ground.

Why can't we find it?
Where is the roadblock because it needs to be removed in order to facilitate progress.