Recently, a tension started among my friends on social media. They are openly criticizing each other, and I don’t know what to do. While we should be standing together as mutual friends, this situation bothers me. Do you think I should intervene, or should I just watch from a distance and wait?
something similar happened around me too, two friends were literally bombarding each other in front of the community all the time. At some point, I would suggest that you talk to them and ask them not to leave you out.
Does it seem like one person is clearly right in this situation, or is it just complete nonsense from both sides?
@kahvebitmeden actually, neither of them seems to be completely right. One openly criticized the other, and the other didn’t hold back either. But this isn’t the first time; they’re also carrying old issues.
@soncaykaldi yes, but how will it be possible to say this? Nobody can just suddenly say “don’t involve me”. The situation will blow up afterwards.
I think old matters may harbor something other than just gossip. Is there an event in the background that you don’t know about concerning you?
Role division in social relationships arises when individuals do not resolve their past conflicts. If you want to intervene, you can ease the process by listening to both sides impartially. If it is causing you stress as well, distancing yourself is also a natural option.
@benbisorayim I don’t think we need to think this academically, there’s always going to be some rivalry in everyone’s friend group. It makes more sense not to stir the waters.
If I were you, I would wait. I don’t think there’s any point in getting too involved and complicating things further.
definitely stay away, you don’t want to be misunderstood.