We encounter the results of win/lose and lose/lose strategies all the time. The outcomes often lead to an “us versus them” or “my way or no way” situation rather than something that would be an “us versus the problem.” The parties in the conflict focus on whose solution is superior instead of problem solving together and coming up with something that is suitable to everyone. In win/lose, the outcome is like a sporting match where there is only one winner and the other team can experience a devastating loss. After things are settled, people involved in the conflict still tend to see the issue from their point of view and remain unable to examine the problem from a perspective of mutual interest.