But the problem, particularly when a predicament involves a personal or romantic relationship, is guaranteed to only fester and get worse when one party feels that the only solution is to accomodate a compromise by "bending over to get along" ... instead of standing up and affirming, "No, you're free to follow your own way, but I will not compromise by accompanying you down the path you've chosen."
It's hard, sure. But so is finding your way back.
