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Ryan Michaels
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He won’t move on

Got into a verbal altercation with one of my coworkers recently. We eventually settled the argument and I thought we were fine. He’s still acting all hurt and mad at me, even though I’ve moved on from this. What gives? I don’t have time to babysit someone’s feelings, I have work to do. Should I talk to him again and risk another fight, or just leave him alone so he gets over it?

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Doretta Blake
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Vice President Human Resources Officer at Nordea Bank

Conflict resolution a manager should intervene.

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Kelly McNamara
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Caregiver at Grandmother

hes a bitch...i expect that behavior from a woman...move on....

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Davis Smith
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Sales at Under Armour

Honestly just leave him alone you got over it..if he want to wine like a baby about it oh well

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raymond Marquez
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Hi Ryan And God bless you, it sounds to me that somewhere in side of you your feeling sorry for this person, so be the bigger person and have a set down with this person and explain to him that your a co-worker and the vibes that he is giving off can effect the rest of the office and your worried it would just get worse if you are not at peace with each other.

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Linda Kanate
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Crozer at Chester Medical Center

Move on, if he wants to stay stuck in the past let him but don't let it hold you back. Keep respecting him by speaking and that's all you can do

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amber-lee pedro
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Just give him some time ...if sorry not enough for him at least u told him u r sorry ..

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Vincent Lynch
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Ryan .. How much do you value this person's friendship? If the answer is considerably, it may be appropriate to discuss the situation again with him. Perhaps, he misunderstood the initial discussion or questions your sincerity. If you decide to approach him again, emphasize to him how important it is to you that the two of you remain friends. If that does not result in the change you are seeking, then leave it alone. You are only responsible for your own behaviors and you don't have the right to impose your expectations on him. It is his problem to solve. I hope that it works out favorably for the both of you. Wishing you the best in friendships.

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Jose Garcia
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Leave him alone

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Katherine Cervantes
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Security at Marriott

PLEASE READ THIS RYAN.......IT IS A WAY OUT OF THE BOX SUGESTION: I have learned that doing things that are way out there and completely unexpected, gets peoples attention and makes them at least think about stuff. What I am about to tell you will probably seem CRAZY to you, but maybe try it anyway. I would sit down and write a letter, but make sure it is totally none threatening in any way. And by that I mean make it a note that puts you in the place of being the compromiser. Also put a gift card in with the note. Not extravagant. Maybe a Wal-Mart 15.00 card or Dollar tree $10.00 gift card. They will defiantly not expect this at all. The gift card will be such an unusual and even strange thing to do... a shock really. And it will make them think about what has happened and look at you in a different way....really. (cause people just do not do this sort of thing. On occasion go up and let this person know that if there is anything you can do to help them (with in your means) like helping carry equipment, filling in for them if they need time off they should let you know. Be willing to step out of the box. . I would add to the note that in life we are all entitled to “agree to disagree” at times. It is human nature not to always think the same way about things. That is the beauty of being in a free society. At the same time we have to all learn to be able to live co-executively among each other. With different religious points of view (or none at all), different cultural backgrounds and different individual values, sometimes it is difficult to get along. But just look at how those things are effecting this nation (even the world) right now. We are rioting and parts of the world are fighting each other. Find a way as best you can to resolve this issue. I have always found that you get more from offering candy then putting boxing gloves on (metaphorically speaking). God Bless You.PS I will be praying for you both. KC*** :)

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Katherine Cervantes
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Security at Marriott

Hi Ryan, I have learned that doing things that are way out there and completely unexpected, gets peoples attention and makes them at least think about stuff. What I am about to tell you will probably seem CRAZY to you, but maybe try it anyway. I would sit down and write a letter, but make sure it is totally none threatening in any way. And by that I mean make it a note that puts you in the place of being the compromiser. Also put a gift card in with the note. Not extravagant. Maybe a Wal-Mart 15.00 card or Dollar tree $10.00 gift card. On occasion go up and let this person know that if there is anything you can do to help them (with in your means) like helping to equipment, fill in for them if they need time off, that sort of thing, to let you know. I would add to the note that in life we are all entitled to "agree to disagree" at times. It is human nature not to always think the same way about things. that is the beauty of being in a free society. At the same time we have to all learn to be able to live co-executively among each other. With different religious points of view (or none at all), different cultural backgrounds and different individual values, sometimes it is difficult to get along. But just look at how those things are effecting this nation (even the world) right now. We are rioting and parts of the world are fighting each other. Find a way as best you can to resolve this issue. I have always you get more from offering candy then putting boxing gloves on (metaphorically speaking). God Bless You. KC888 PS I will be praying for you both. KC*** :)

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