The tender art of compromise
Is two steps short of stealing
What you cant get from standing tall
You might just get from kneeling
Be prudent in the strategy
And tactics that you pick
You might get, for the carrot
What you dont get from the stick
Delay the confrontation
For as long as you are able
Pick a good distraction like
What shape to make the table
Try to see the problem
From the others point of view
Remember that to tango
It, at minimum, takes two
Assess the situation
At the end of every day
Never be afraid
To just get up and walk away
Listen very closely
But take care what you believe
Try to start the process with
Some aces up your sleeve
Lower expectations
This is not the time to boast
Try to get a sense
Of what your partner values most
Follow my advice
And these instructions to the letter
And your marriage (or disarmament)
Will work out for the better