Overview
You can reach an important compromise with a friendly authority figure today -- they like you, and see a great future for you. Not backing down to them immediately might have been a risky move, but they respect your backbone. So keep it up! This doesn't give you license to be contrary or combative with them, but it should assure you that you are treated as an equal in their eyes. Be sure you start acting equal, too. You have every reason to be confident in your situation.
