Submitted by Complete-Lettuce-941 t3_1002zr6 in relationship_advice
Flat_Lengthiness_319 t1_j2f7dhh wrote
It’s up to you if you want to repair the relationship or not. If you do I would type a heartfelt email (or just write up points you would like to bring up and do it on the phone) and explain to her how her actions were harmful and how her response was also a problem, that you understand it isn’t easy to be told you said something wrong but she still needs to take accountability. If she can take that like a mature adult in a way that satisfies you, then maybe you’re on the road towards a stronger relationship, if she gives you more of the same, then it might be best for you to distance yourself. I’m a white woman and her age and I certainly know better than to say something like that, she is old enough to be responsible for her actions and to take this as a learning experience. She might not have intended any harm but she is an adult with family who are affected by her comments, and she needs to be more cognizant of what she’s saying.
Complete-Lettuce-941 OP t1_j2fkitj wrote
Thank you for your comment. Especially the part about accountably. I know that’s something I hope to get from her. Besides being a big one it’s our first situation even close to this bad. The suggestions you gave me are great and help me know that I have options and that can handle this, if that makes sense.
Flat_Lengthiness_319 t1_j2fknkz wrote
Hopefully she can drop her defenses and hear you, best of luck
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