leopoldfitz:

not every conversation is a debate.

not every conversation is a discussion even.

a lot of conversations, especially those in safe places where people share private, intimate, closely guarded thoughts, are dialogues. 

in a debate, you are trying to persuade.

in a discussion, you are trying to compromise.

in a dialogue, you are trying to listen.

it’s a subtle difference, but it’s an important one. please learn it.

(via frostedpuffs)