[header] How to stop being stubborn [title] Listen to the other side of the story. [step] You may agree with some of the things you hear, and disagree with others. This gives you a chance to hear things you may not have heard before, and also increases your chances to reach an agreement. 
When both parties listen to each other, it makes things easier for everyone. [substeps] If you are filling your head with all the reasons to say " no " as the person is talking, you are not actively listening.