Negotiations.

I hate negotiations. We have a list of things the other party may come up with.And then we have our responses for all those things. The challenge-response matrix can be a mind numbing experience.
And then there is drama. We don't want to show the other party that unless this thing happens, we are going to die. Same on both sides.And when you can't beat them with logic, confuse them. If you are serious about solving issue, avoid traps, be creative.
And above all be sincere and hope for the same response.
All said and done, I no longer want to be part of any more negotiations. Who has a choice here?