How does one make friends with someone who appears to hate them?

Question

How does one make friends with someone who appears to hate them?

Answer 1

You don't.  To attempt to 'actively pursue'' that sort of goal, can make matters worse.

Without further reasons / explanations of your circumstances, it is almost impossible to answer further.

Sash.

Answer 2

Understand that you cannot be friends with everyone.  What has worked for me is to keep interaction at a minimum with that person, and keep that interaction very neutral.

I had a supervisor who disliked me and I made d**n sure I never gave her any ammunition she could use against me.  She finally left.  I got her job.

I suggest you keep your dealings with this person on a low-key, impersonal basis.

Answer 3

Difficult people often have some other problems going on, so it might not be because she/he hates you but because they have problems with friendships/relationships.  Being kind in the face of adversi

Answer 4

My first question would be why would you want to be friends with someone that hates you? And, how do you know they hate you? Have you asked them?

I guess I would say...kill em with kindness.  Go about your business like their actions don't affect you.  

Answer 5

try making them laugh, it normally works

Answer 6

Be nice to them. Don't respond to any nastiness, just ignore it.

Try and find common ground.

Smile.