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What does it mean?
People remember their past compromises and conflicts even when they try to move past them.
In plain terms
You never truly forget where you made peace after a fight.
What can you take from it?
Past conflicts leave lasting memories.

Where it applies

  • mediation
  • negotiation
  • personal relationships

Putting it to work

  • track past disputes
  • remember terms of settlement

Questions to consider

  • What conflicts have you buried?
  • Do you remember the terms of your peace?

Another view

Sometimes people genuinely forget specific details of past arguments.

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