Even as a child, he hated conflict.
If two friends argued over a game, Grant usually tried to make peace.As an adult, that part of him never changed.
He avoids arguments, rarely raises his voice, and would rather compromise than turn something into a fight.
For years, I admired that about him.
Then he met Vanessa.
Vanessa was much more outspoken.
She knew what she wanted and rarely hesitated to say it.
If a waiter brought her the wrong meal, she sent it back.
If plans changed without warning, everyone heard exactly how she felt.
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