Here is the mantra for not compromising. Just don't let the others compromise for you. Be committed to their space and be conscientously considerate. Then you will find yourself not compromising for anything and be completely free of guilt.
Excellent piece of Advice concerning all. Since I couldnt find time to read those novels yet but it seems those could also be reading worth material. Thanks to Mr. Ravinder for nice piece of advices for free.