Anyone ever had to deal with feuding partners? There are three partners at our firm and two of them are constantly at each other's throats. It's definitely starting to affect the way we work around the office and I have no idea what to do since I'm absolutely not in a position to confront them about it.

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Literally sit back, drink tea, mind your own business, and watch the children fight. Nothing good comes from getting involved.

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I once had to deal with feuding partners. Fortunately, and at my suggestion, they agreed to a duel. Now, I only have to deal with one of them.

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Just scream “MOM! DAD! You’re tearing this family apart” and then cry

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