In friendship, it is usually not the best strategy to choose to completely ignore a friend's inappropriate behavior when faced with it. Healthy friendship needs to be based on sincerity, respect and mutual growth. Here are some thinking directions to help you better deal with this situation： --- ### 1. **Distinguish the nature of "improper behavior"** -**Minor or accidental mistakes**: For example, if a friend is occasionally impatient or unintentional, you can choose to be tolerant and remind each other in a humorous or gentle way. -**Involving harmful or harmful behaviors**: For example, long-term disrespect, deception, discrimination, etc., ignoring may worsen the problem and even affect your mental health. --- ### 2. **Ignore possible risks** -**Relationship imbalance**: Long-term tolerance of inappropriate behavior may make the other party feel that you acquiesce, causing the other party to intensify. -**Inner depression**: Suppressing dissatisfaction may cause you to gradually alienate friends and even resent (resentment). -**Missed opportunities to grow together**: Honest feedback in friendship can help both parties become better people. --- ### 3. **How to respond appropriately? ** -**Choose the right time**: Communicate privately when the other party is emotionally stable and avoid public accusations. -**Use "I" to express your feelings**: For example: "When you said that last time, I was a little sad because..." Instead of direct criticism. -**Listen to each other**: Understand the reasons behind the behavior (such as stress, misunderstanding), maybe the problem is not aimed at you. -**Set boundaries**: Clarify which behaviors are unacceptable to you, and stick to the bottom line. --- ### 4. **Handling of special circumstances** -**The other party refuses to change**: If the behavior is serious and the other party has no intention of changing, it may be necessary to re-evaluate whether the relationship is worth continuing. -**Protecting yourself is a priority**: If the other party's behavior causes harm to you (such as using or belittling), staying away may be a healthier choice. --- ### 5. **Friendship is not unconditional tolerance** True friends will be willing to reflect and adjust their behavior. If you cherish this relationship, honest communication can promote mutual understanding far more than ignoring it. Of course, the expression can be euphemistic, but the core is "not avoiding problems." --- In the end, balancing "tolerance" and "bottom line" is the key. Friendship needs to be maintained by both parties, and unilateral excessive compromises often cannot last long. **True friends will not leave because of your honesty, unless your honesty reveals their true purpose for approaching you. **