STEP $1)$ Write a paragraph with the information describing the issue and describing the four positions.

STEP $2)$ Write about your conclusions.

STEP $3)$ Information; Describe the background.

Position $1$: I$\text{'}$m right and you are wrong. Explain how you are right and wrong.

Position $2$: You're right and I$\text{'}$m wrong. Explain how the other person's position is correct or at least understandable.

Position $3$: We're both right and we're both wrong. Show that there are both correct or understandable and mistaken or unreasonable parts of both positions.

Position $4$: The issue may be less important than it seems; some other things may be more important. Describe at least two ways in which the elements developed in positions $1-3$ might affect your relationship. Describe at least one way in which the issue might be seen as less important than it was originally and describe at least one way in which the issue might be seen as more important than it was originally.

Conclusion; Explain how there is some truth in each of the preceding positions. Explain how viewing the issues from each of the preceding positions might change you? Explain how this issue and your understanding of it affect your relationship.