Continuing our example, let’s say your partner experiences great joy from their collection. Why would you want to change that? You want them to be happy, right? Well, if their collection brings contentment to their life, and if you truly care about that person, then their collection should bring joy to your life, too, because happiness is contagious—but only after you get past the arguments, past the stages of tolerance, acceptance, and respect, and you honestly appreciate the other person’s desires, values, and beliefs.
