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What to do when someone refuses to apologize?
I have a friend who said something disrespectful about my mother, and there is no question that she meant it in a negative way. At first it hadn't sunk in, but the next day I approached her and asked for an apology. I told her that I was offended and wanted her to apologize. When she started to apologize she was laughing and giggling, and making quotation marks with her fingers. When I told her that I was being serious, she said "Well I'm being serious too" and that was the last I heard from her.
I am not speaking to her because I told her what was bothering me, I asked for an apology, and she refused to do it. I realize that people make mistakes and say things that they shouldn't, and I am ready to forgive her, I just want her to assume responsibility for her hurtful words.
Therefore my question is should I ask her to apologize again, or will that be begging for an apology? The statement she made cannot go unaddressed, and there is no way we can continue on without acknowledging what was said. What should I do?
8 Answers
- Chris BLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
First let me say how sorry I am that a "friend" put you through something like that. She should apologize for hurting you the way she did and, perhaps, even what she said about your mother. I would suggest not approaching her again for an apology but you might ask her to explain why she said what she did and ask why she would wish to hurt you in this way. Good luck.
- Anonymous10 years ago
Stop being friends with her. Stop talking to her. Cold-shoulder her, do not acknowledge her presence. She will eventually get the idea if you two were good friends and will apologize. Then you both can go on like nothing ever happened.
- 10 years ago
Some people are just plain rude. Forgive her and move on. Don't waste your time with someone that isn't considerate of others and who can't admit to being wrong, much less be sincere when apologizing.
- 10 years ago
You're never gonna get a meaningful apology if you ask for it. You could get over it and fire back the odd "Yo Mama" joke or if she's a friend you want to keep just ask her not to go there again.
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- 10 years ago
hey that is so sad, it happens! sometimes a person u trust the most be disrespectful. It is possible too that she dint mean it, i believe she will approach you soon and apologize you for what she did if she loves you. Meanwhile don't get bored you should approach some other friends online.
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Source(s): http://www.feelingslink.com/ - Anonymous10 years ago
Tell her that if she does not apologize and take your friendship seriously, then she is no longer your friend. If shes willing to use you, shes not a true friend.
Source(s): Me.
