The closer we get to the truth of an issue, which typically lies at the center of a universe of distortions, fabrications, and sometimes outright lies, the more difficult our conversations with all the other parties involved, become.
The way to resolve this tension is not through avoiding difficult conversations and difficult parties.
The solution is to recognize the tension and dance with the fear that we have of outcomes that hew close to the truth of an issue.
Avoidance is fine as a temporary tactic, but as a long-term strategy to get to the truth of a conflict; well, no one ever avoided their way to an uncomfortable—but necessary—truth.
