Bending before you break is about compromise. It's about giving up something to gain something else.
There's a negative view toward compromise that implies compromising is somehow being weak. But it's not.
When I compromise, I'm thinking about someone else's needs as well as my own, not versus my own. Compromise is about giving and taking.
In relationships, it's about not being completely rigid, stubborn, intransigent, or inflexible. It's about delving into the art of compromise, flexibility, and negotiation.
This concept isn't about bending your values or principles. There are times when you should stand strong, and there are things that you should never compromise on or find middle ground about.