In life, we always get into situations where someone else does something to us that we don’t always like. It can involve a person being lectured or sanctioned in a way that they do not like, or it can involve another person saying something that is perceived as an insult. The examples are many and not all can be listed in this article. The important thing is that it is easy to feel aggrieved and therefore a dilemma arises as to whether to ignore the situation or confront the person to talk about it. This article will focus on ignoring the situation and its pros and cons.
There are many guys who prefer to avoid confrontation and get on with their lives and that’s okay. These people are the type who realize that they may be entering a battle that they cannot win or who feel that it is not worth fighting because of the possible consequences.
Pros
The biggest advantage of ignoring is that it avoids a potentially disastrous situation and also gives you an opportunity to reflect on what might have happened if you had chosen to confront the person. This can be a good learning experience for the future and that is always important. If you are faced with a situation and then things get out of hand, you could end up losing a friendship, losing your job, or possibly suffering personal injury depending on how bad things get. Sometimes in life, you have to choose your battles wisely and realize that confrontation is not always the best way to handle a situation.
Cons
The biggest downside is that you may regret saying something or you may hold back inside yourself because you felt like you should have done something. This can lead to an internal battle within you over whether you should have spoken. Left unchecked, it could cause internal emotional stress that could affect your long-term health. You can also question your courage and lose your self-esteem when it comes time to face a situation that involves another person. It is not easy to look inside yourself and confirm that you made the right decision, so be prepared for this possibility.
