This distinction can completely change a difficult conversation:
Understanding ≠ agreeing.
You can say:
"I understand why you feel that way."
without saying:
"I think you're right."
Sometimes we resist acknowledging someone's experience because it feels like we're surrendering our own position.
We're not.
Two people can understand each other perfectly well and still disagree.
Do you find it difficult to acknowledge someone's point of view when you strongly disagree with them?