A lot of people want to know a good simple way to resolve disputes.
A good way to settle a dispute is to have the two parties sit down at a table. Then, you get out a piece of paper and ask either side to list how ideally they would have the dispute settled. You take both pieces of paper and read each aloud, allowing no comment from either party.
Then, between the three of you, you brainstorm possible solutions to the problem that would reasonably cover both parties’ wishes. (Remember, while brainstorming, no idea is a bad idea!)
Then you discuss each plan proposed and inspire a healthy debate about which choice seems to have the most potential to satisfy both sides. Eventually, one plan will arise the clear leader.
Declare this plan the main one, and begin discussing the fine points of making the solution amenable to both parties’ needs. Then, make it clear to both parties that they came to this solution together, and no one person could have done it alone.
After this, have them shake hands (or hug, if they feel comfortable) and declare the dispute officially over.
Then, pull out a small caliber handgun and shoot one of the parties. Dispute solved!