anger management, we are just stupid animals

If there is a problem, a conflict of some sort, between two people it seems only logical that each party assume half the responsability for the conflict. Even if we end up having to agree to disagree, relationships are all about empathy and understanding. I don't profess to be accomplished at relationships; I'm not especially sympathetic towards people and although I often feel as though I can put myslf in the shoes of others, I tend to see how they are at fault instead of sympathizing with their misfortune. I am the same way with myself. In life, if a situation turns uncomfortable, or I engage in conflict I can usually see where I have contributed. I don't think this is because I am an unusually bad person, I think it's beacuse I'm unusually realistic.
Why can't we all just get along? Why can't we all just tell the truth and then laugh about it?
I have so much more I would like to write, but am at work right now and promised myself that I would not procrastinate today. We're being audited by a government agency this afternoon and I have to get a mountain of paperwork ready for inspection.