Q&A for How to Ignore Your Enemy

It really comes down to empathy for yourself and for that other person. At the end of the day, this person has their own issues to work out. What you can focus on are your own strengths, your own positive attributes, and your own way of navigating the world. The more energy you put into yourself, the less energy will be put into that enemy.

Use alternate routes. Spend most of your time outside with friends, shopping or working out. When home, close curtains and listen to music and make to-do list of future plans. When every way to ignore them seems to be failed and they might somehow threaten you or your future, then you have to make an immediate decision to move and let nobody know.

Realise that what they are saying is only to wind you up. You could roll your eyes, state that you don't care, go back to what you were doing, or just walk away. If things do go out of hand, have something to say back to them, but know that anything mean will probably backfire.

Stay calm. Try to talk with your friends when they are not around and when they cut you off, just say "That sounds really cool, but can I finish?" By staying calm, they will know that they are not fazing you and will eventually stop.

Be the better person. If she is doing all that stuff, she clearly is not very mature, and not a friend worth having. Make some new friends and leave this other girl alone. It can be sad since she was once your best friend, but sometimes, friends drift apart. Don't be mean back.

For your safety, tell someone. You should never keep things like this to yourself. Perhaps you could tell a friend or teacher or counselor.

Ignore them. If they were your friends and mean to you now then they're more than likely jealous of you! They don't deserve you. Walk past them like it's none of your business, and make new friends.

Just ignore them, if you try to start a fight, things will get worse. Act like you don't care and then they will seem like the fools. If that doesn't work, it is called harassment, tell someone you trust right away!

Tell your manager or supervisor, or contact the human resources department if your company has one. If you have any proof of what she's done, like incriminating or threatening texts, emails, etc., turn them over when you make your complaint.

Move on and find someone else, you can't force your crush to like you back.

Ignore your enemy, and never make eye contact.

You've spent so much time and energy focused on someone, maybe fighting with them, but really, secretly, you only wanted their attention. Spend time thinking about how to make friends with this person. Maybe you could start by laughing about how silly you've both been acting while you weren't getting along.

You can try to talk to them, and resolve the differences that you have in a mature manner. If this does not work, you can try looking for a different roommate.

Try your best to ignore them, and when possible, just walk away. Try introducing yourself to some new people at school. If you make new friends, you will feel better, and they will have your back. In the meantime, talk to someone you trust about what's going on, like a parent, a teacher, or a guidance counselor. This sounds like a case of bullying, and you may want to have an adult intervene and help you.

Talk to your family about why he is your enemy and explain to them that if he is around, you will not be there to socialize.

Tortures you physically? Tell the police, torture is not legal. Get your friends to help spread the word about his bullying. The more we don't speak up because we're terrified of so-called "important" people, the more they get away with being bullies and spoiling life for everyone.

Leave the place and tell the adults when your enemy is not around. If you are forced to stay there, you can go to the toilet to take a rest and go back afterwards.

Well, what did she say? If she just texted you and said "hello" or something like that, just ignore the text. If she texted you something mean or insulting, block her.

Get help from a trusted adult. Tell your teacher or parent that you're being bullied, and tell them exactly what your enemy is saying to you.

Just let them do what they want and do not pay them any attention. They are not worth your kindness, so find some people who stick up to you and consider making friends with them.

It depends on who your enemy is, of course, but first see if it can be fixed through a peaceful confrontation. If they ignore you or refuse to talk, seek advice from an authority figure: a parent, higher management or trusted friend or family member to resolve this issue. If their advice doesn't help, go to one of the previously mentioned people for help to confront the person for you. If that doesn't work, you may have to make a complaint or a report about them, which can lead to something drastic like them getting arrested, which can ruin their life. So choose carefully before you decide to take this last step.

Tell her how you feel about hanging out with them and what they did. If she refuses to change, you can still maintain a relationship with her from a distance, or simply walk away and end the relationship if it really bothers you.

(1) Talk it out with him. Perhaps you should have a mediator with you. (2) Set boundaries, stick to them and explain to him calmly your point of view. Ignore him if you have to repeat what you said. Suggest he go to therapy alone or with you. (3) Seek refuge with someone you trust if he decides to get violent or you simply can't stand it anymore. Try to become independent by saving money to move out. (4) If he does become violent, call the police.

Just go different routes. Ask a teacher or counselor for help changing your routes to your classes if you need to. And while eating lunch, just go somewhere for lunch, or sit at another table.

If the enemy you mention is nearby, that doesn't mean you have to talk to them. If they are nearby while your friends are, too, you don't have to talk to them. If they say something to you, just be polite and give them a short but pleasant answer. Also, consider whether they actually know what they have done to you that made you consider them your enemy. If they don't seem to know, have a private conversation about it with them.

Well, why would you want to follow them if they are your enemy anyways? That's like trying to follow trash that's being taken away in a garbage can. Determine if they are actually jealous of you before you call them your enemy. And if they turn out to be then just ignore them.

Well people say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery so if she's doing this then she probably admires the way you dress or your style. Try talking to her about it. And if she doesn't deny doing it you can always help her get her own style and become friends. If she denies it then try wearing things you know she wouldn't look good in but you would. But if all else fails just try to avoid being around her if she tries to copy you.