It's Not the Differences That Are the Problem

The next best thing to preventing conflict is having the skills to manage differences effectively. Differences are inevitable in relationships; conflict is optional. It’s the differences in our personalities, our styles of relating, our perspectives, and our temperaments that make us attractive to each other and allow us to have a fuller, more complete experience of life.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/stronger-the-broken-places/201204/its-not-the-differences-are-the-problem-0