Why is so hard for people to comfront others?

@Mirita (2668)
United States
August 23, 2007 11:07am CST
I noticed that most people engaged in gossip ,but they are so scared to tell someone how they really feel. I know that sometimes is important to keep your opinion to yourself ,but if you have a problem with someone is essential to comfront them and tell them how you feel. Sometimes comfrontation and disagreement can lead to problem solving. Misunderstanding and Pride can lead to serious problems. Do you guys think that sometimes is proper to comfront others or is best just to ignore people?
2 responses
@pismeof (855)
• United States
23 Aug 07
I think it depends on how close the relationship is.If this is a person that you see all the time and they express certain habits that are annoying then yes ,by all means "air the laundry" so to speak.See if there is a compromise that can be reached.Otherwise the situation can become so uncomfortable at times that what would otherwise be a good relationship deteriorates.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
24 Aug 07
Yes, I agree with you that is important to air the laundry because otherwise your friendship is at risk.
@toe_ster (770)
• United States
23 Aug 07
I think it depends on those involved and the situation itself. I think it is a fear of rejection and humiliation. One for letting it get to you and then two for having to admit it to the person that did it. They might have done it on purpose and might be glad it got to you or they may be genuinely shocked that it offended you adding to the humilitaion. It can help to the clear the air sometimes and other times just to suck it up and let it go. It all depends on the situation at hand I think.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
24 Aug 07
I think is more a fear of rejection than anything else. Also, we don't want to loose our temper and give people the satisfaction of making us upset.