Not everyone is reasonable.

In fact, you can spend a lot of time and energy crafting a well-reasoned argument for someone who doesn’t listen to reason.

And it will be to no avail.

When someone is being unreasonable by your measure … more reason is unlikely to help. (They are likely being reasonable by their own estimation.)

Until you can find a way to soften the landscape, save your energy for those with ears to hear. Deep listening — from both sides — is always a part of the best way forward.