Compromise vs. Consensus

This week in class we were talking about disagreements and finding ways to solve them.  One thing that was pointed out is the difference between compromise and consensus that I had never thought of before.  It really stood out, so I decided to share it:

Compromise = disagreeing, but finding something in the middle so both parties are equally disappointed and satisfied.
Consensus = agreeing on something that both parties are satisfied by without any dissatisfaction.

Thus, even though compromise works for some things in life, in relationships, it is best to come to a consensus.