How To Survive Heated Conversations With Friends And Family

Last week, my buddy and I were talking about life and the changing world around us. And with all the recent shifts in social, economic, and political climates, we had plenty to talk about.

One of the best things about our 20-year friendship is that although we share many core beliefs, we approach life from very different perspectives—sometimes polar opposite positions.

Normally, our discussions tend to be on the lighter side. We compare our views on current events and give each other the “ben...