
CommunicationsMay 5, 2025
‘Agreeing to Disagree’ Is Hurting Your Relationships—Here’s What to Do Instead
Agreeing to disagree on too many topics can put a strain on relationships. Conversational tactics such as looping and reframing may help
Lisa Pavia-Higel is an assistant teaching professor of English and technical communication at the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

‘Agreeing to Disagree’ Is Hurting Your Relationships—Here’s What to Do Instead
Agreeing to disagree on too many topics can put a strain on relationships. Conversational tactics such as looping and reframing may help