The nuance is important because both families have different needs.

Her account of the delay was clear.

Try to understand the other perspective.

We negotiated a shorter programme.

The compromise kept the event accessible.

The conflict was about timing, not friendship.

Let me reformulate my question.

I acknowledge that the change was difficult.

The outcome satisfied both groups.

The circumstance made a quick decision necessary.

To some extent, both suggestions could work.