There is a rule in sailing where the more maneuverable ship should give way to the less maneuverable craft. I think this is sometimes a good rule to follow in human relationships as well.
Source: In Pearls of Wisdom, ed. J. Agel and W. Glanze, 1987.
-- Joyce Brothers, (Oct 20 1928-2013), US psychologist, author; She is a syndicated columnist, radio, TV show hostess; wrote What Every Woman Ought to Know About Love and Marriage, 1984.