The very realization that any two persons will not think alike on every issue is key to reconciliation. 

Exactly. No two persons think alike. Above all expectations are also the reason for conflicts in relationships. Unless these expectations are avoided and adjust with each other one cannot have a smooth life.

How can expectations be avoided in relationships. They are the basis of relationships. Call it obligations if you like but if they are not there the relationship will also collapse.

No. Expectations will be there. But these expectations take place without others consents or discussions. This is a mistake that can be avoided.

By lowering the expectations, practicing acceptance, exercising patience, a harmonious life can be achieved.

That is possible only if one renounces the world and retires to Himalayas. Lowering expectations still leaves behind expectations. There can be no relationship without expectations. Even Godmen expect respect, luxurious residences, good food and wealth from their Bhaktas.

We can not imagine any relation which is free from conflicts. Agreement and disagreement is common in any relation.

I don't agree. It's possible many families are living happily. In my own case we are two different poles. Because we don't have any expectations between us. Whenever it becomes necessary one of us will step down. Our aim is a a blissful marital life.

One of you step down because you have some conflicts or you are not agreed on some issues. Otherwise what is the need of step down. Noting is wrong in it. It is way of happy life. Get take agree or agreed.

anil wrote:

One of you step down because you have some conflicts or you are not agreed on some issues. Otherwise what is the need of step down. Noting is wrong in it. It is way of happy life. Get take agree or agreed.

Yes one of us will step down  because our common interest is a life without problems.

anil wrote:

One of you step down because you have some conflicts or you are not agreed on some issues. Otherwise what is the need of step down. Noting is wrong in it. It is way of happy life. Get take agree or agreed.

In fact a little bit of conflict of interest adds spice to life , also no two people can ever have a perfect relationship since people are different and at some stage or the other some difference of opinion is bound to arise between the two ! If one person is constantly stepping down, with time that itself becomes a flash point..