Some people don’t like peace. Did you know that? Due to background, possible trauma, anger, or even narcissism, you will, inevitably sometime in your life, encounter someone who seems to thrive on anger, drama, retribution, arguments, division, or hatred. And no matter how you try to rectify, mediate, or salve the situation, you find yourself out in the cold.

You extend an olive branch. Your friend, foe, or loved one stands ready to swipe it out of your hand. 

You offer a truce. But your truce is rejected in favor of continued sparring or surly debate.

You offer a compromise. Yet your partner wants it all and more.

In some cases, when people are hurt, angry, or feel justified in a claim, nothing will change that stance. In a sense, the need for retribution, the justified howl of self-righteous…