Healthy Conflict

I hung out with two friends last night. Throughout our conversation, some points of conflict arose. Through the conflict, there were some hurt feelings, disagreements, varying perspectives of the same situation, and miscommunication. Through the entire conversation we were discussing how we could do better in the given situation. At no point in time were we debating, yelling, refusing to discuss or arguing in any way. At the end of our time together, all hurt feelings had been mended, apologies had been made, and confusion was cleared up. My respect for my friends inched up a couple of notches. I so appreciate when conflict and disagreements can happen in a healthy way!