What do you think of people who avoid confrontations?

Question

and honest truthful discussions at all cost in order to keep "the peace".

Answer 1

I think a lot of people who "avoid confrontation" are really just cowardly. They don't want to have to give their true opinion and not be liked. In most cases they just get walked all over. I don't enjoy confrontation, but I acknowledge it is necessary in a lot of cases to make progress. Sitting back and letting things just happen isn't productive.

Answer 2

Weak, combat is at the heart of the human psyche. We fight against the world, against those that we view as restricting us, we fight for recognition and reward bravery and aggression. Those that cannot fight or are unwilling risk becoming non entities ignored and devalued by a society that is as ruthless as the people who created it.

To contribute is to be apart of the struggle to better ones self.

Answer 3

"very wise"

in this day and age.

Answer 4

I think it is a normal human reaction...to avoid confrontations especially with strangers.  I've found that if you are always getting to arguments with a family member, there comes a point where you will go through extremes to avoid further confrontations.  This only becomes a problem when you find yourself being used like a door mat.

There will come a time when you have to stand up for yourself, but this should never be done in the heat of anger.  When you finally get fed up with someones abuse, simply tell them in a calm manner that you are not interested in arguing with them and walk away.  If they are threatening you with physical harm, depending on the situation, I've found that if you tell them to go ahead on with their bad self.  Most times, they'll back down, not expecting your reaction.

I wouldn't worry about not wanting to assert yourself in everyday situations, but if you are determined, start out in a small way, you will soon gain confidence and it will become easier and easier.

Answer 5

I try and avoid them as I don't want to cause a fuss.

Answer 6

I don't think of them.

Answer 7

I think it's wise "to turn the other cheek" this day and age. You never know who has a weapon...I look at the people that start the confrontations as more of a "coward" then the ones who walk away...It's easy to start something but it takes a stronger person to swallow a little pride and just walk away from it...

Answer 8

Wimpy! Those types of people annoy me ...lol...no offense to anyone!

I think things need to be dealt with when necessary and appropriately rather than waiting until things could get worse...this is not a way to keep the peace! This only puts things off and gives others a false sense that everything is okay and nothing to be concerned about - they won't know if you do not say or do something about it...in essence it becomes the problem of the ones avoiding these confrontations and at some point it only becomes their own fault for not dealing with necessary issues!

I also agree with other posts as well...I think it is careless to confront strangers...you just never know...but in matters of relationships, home, school, work, etc., ...things and people that you are familiar with - this is what I was referring to!

LOL! I don't want anyone to think that I meant dealing with strangers in this way (people on the street or side of the road...at the super market etc.,)...lol...I think that would be a little reckless...and could possibly cause more trouble than it may be worth.

Answer 9

Yes, many problems can stay unsolved for years this way - I agree; but I also understand, from an astrological point of view, that some people are incapable of handling confrontations.  My mother, who has a Pisces moon has frustrated all my life because of this trait.  The only way I can resolve it in my mind is to understand her limitations and forgive her defense of denial and/or retreat.  Personally, I prefer to have things out in the open where a positive resolution can be reached, but I also know that some people do not have the same goal of resolution and with those people, it is best to avoid a confrontation from the outset.  

Edit:  oooops, just realized that I am not in the horoscope section.  Oh well - lol.

Answer 10

They are the smartest people. Broad minded people.

Edit: Just don't push us to the limit that's all, because we bite like everybody else, and I know you do. Anyway, depends on how I feel. There are sunny days and rainy days and basically that's how we feel sometimes...Once again, Happy summer to everyone...