Definitive Right and Wrong?

I've been thinking about something that recently happened in my life lately and it caused me to ask myself if there always has to be a definitive right and wrong way to do things? Without going into much detail, there was a topic that I was passionate about and someone I know was passionate about the same topic but their view was different than mine. We ended up getting into a heated argument about it and not only were feelings hurt but I think damage was done to the relationship as well.

I decided to take a step back from the situation and looked at it from both points of view. I decided that just because I felt strongly about the topic from my point of view didn't mean that the other person's point of view was wrong. Both sides have plenty of pros and cons...it just all depends on how you choose to look at it. Both of us feel strongly about our opinions and it's wrong for us to get upset with the other person because we don't agree with each other.

In the end, I think it is important to look at all things from all angles. It's fine to have a constructive disagreement but when feelings get hurt and relationships get damaged, no good will ever come. I hope the next time I have strong feelings about something that oppose someone else's opinion on the same topic, I will remember to take a step back and consider both sides. The world would be a better place if we could all remember to do that (at least I think so)!