<i>by being able to meet these differences head on</i><p>That is really key. I am convinced that the reason many relationships, from business to marriages, get in trouble is by avoiding the inevitable conflict or managing it poorly.<p>People will disagree: to respond to an earlier point, my spouse often reminds me that she&#x27;s not as logically oriented as I am. That&#x27;s a reminder that all problems can&#x27;t be addressed through logic. As long as each of us remembers how the other is wired, we find a way to muddle through all the problems we&#x27;ve come across. And there have been some Duesies! But the important thing is to address them and not let issues fester until they explode.<p>More on topic for HN: conflict resolution is an important skill for anyone who will be managing others or engaging with customers. Learning to get better at it can have a positive impact on your bottom line.