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What to do when your best friend keeps hurting you?
- Make sure you read the situation correctly.
- Try talking about the issue with your friend.
- Discuss it with someone else you trust.
- Look for ways to resolve the conflict.
- Know when not to talk.
- Know when to cut your losses.
- Let it go.
- Don’t paint all of your friends with the same brush.
How do I get rid of misunderstanding with my friends?
When resolving conflict, keep these additional communication tips in mind:
- Remain calm.
- Do not blame or accuse each other.
- Focus on the issue at hand, not the way you are feeling toward each other.
- Explore underlying issues.
- Accept that each other’s perspective is different, but not wrong.
How do I talk to my best friend about a problem?
Possible responses:
- Let your friend share as much or as little as they want to.
- Make it clear that you don’t blame them for their problems. Be non-judgmental.
- Try not to assume you know what’s wrong.
- Ask questions to help you both have a better understanding about what they are going through.
How do you deal with people who misunderstand you?
We’d have to let it go and know that we’d done the best we could to be true to our values. Whether those who misunderstand you are strangers or family members, you have to choose what will drive your behavior: your own conscience or your fear of what others might think of you. Choose your conscience.
How do you deal with a friend who is being hurtful?
Point out other times that your friend has engaged in this hurtful behavior, preferably once he’s calmed down. Let him know that you see it as a pattern of bad behavior, and that he needs to change if he wants to remain friends. If it happens again, remind your friend that you’ve talked to him about his behavior.
How to deal with misunderstanding in the middle of the room?
Considering their fears can provide insight into the misunderstanding. So the next time you have to tackle an issue with someone and talk about “that stuff in the middle of the room,” first ask yourself if it could be based in a simple misunderstanding.
What should I do if my friend is angry with Me?
It can also give your friend time to calm down and think about how he may have hurt you. Speaking/acting out of anger can also lead to damaging arguments. Remember that you cannot take back what you say in a moment of anger, but you can choose whether or not to speak in the moment.