Is it worth debating?

Written by Jim Chaput
After a 19-year career in financial services, Jim left a leadership position to focus on health and fitness. Jim is a Master Practitioner of Applied Movement Neurology and holds Certificates in Applied Functional Science and 3DMAPS from the Gray Institute. His passion is empowering people to help resolve the pain, tension and insomnia that prevents them from living well.

A few years ago, I sometimes commented on political posts. I love to play devil’s advocate so it seemed like a good idea to challenge people’s thinking.

After exchanges with a couple of friends that adversely affected our relationships, I realized it’s not worth it. You can’t rationally discuss emotional topics, so there’s a lot of downside and little upside.

Everyone has their own experiences that led them to their beliefs. If I could go back and do things differently, I would empathize more and ask questions instead of trying to change people’s minds.

What topics do you avoid debating with friends?

1 Comment

  1. Pat

    Politics, religion and any addictions one may have.
    You can’t change other people, you can only change yourself.
    And sometimes that seems impossible, too!!

    PS. Sorry I missed “Movement class” yesterday.
    Still having tech problems here.