Overview
If you get snared in an argument with a friend, today, make sure you don't miss the point of the exchange. Keep your emotions in check and stay focused on what you really need to accomplish with this person. Chances are, the issue you are squabbling over is not the real root of your problem -- you need to dig deeper to get to that root. The other person might not be prepared to do this, but you can't get anywhere without their cooperation. Try to convince them to open up.
