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Respect Versus Abuse
Dear Positive Way, If a person is trying to show you respect by being
mean to you on purpose. They feel frustrated that I have not respected
things like how they don't like talking on the phone or how they want to be
communicated to etc. The person feels that till I don't show them respect
they won't give me that respect. I feel that they are not understanding my
friendship, etc. I feel it is coming to the point for being abusive and
don't know what to do. Any tips? Signed, Abusive.
Dear Abusive, The
first thing that you should understand is that abuse is not right under any
circumstance. Meanness and abuse do not equal friendship. They
equal danger. You have an obligation to yourself to get out of the
situation immediately. If you need help, contact the local abuse
hotline, the police, social services, a pastor, or a trusted family member.
Get out of the abusive situation.
The second thing you should
consider is that the best way to gain respect is to first respect yourself.
Please read how do I get
people to respect me. Take action to work on your self-esteem and
self-respect.
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Please understand
you have free will. This advice is given only in the realm
of personal growth and self-help. This is not to be considered a
substitute
for therapy or professional counseling. We wish you well.
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