How to Deal With Getting the Silent Treatment From a Jealous Friend
You're getting the silent treatment from a friend who is jealous of you, right or wrong. Save your friendship with tactics to deal with the anger whether your friend is upset about a new boyfriend or girlfriend, an accomplishment, possession or something they mistakenly believe you've done.
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Instructions
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Examine why your friend is jealous to uncover the reason for the silent treatment. If it's the result of a misunderstanding or something a malicious friend said about you, it should be easy to deal with by having a blunt conversation.
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Apologize sincerely if you've done something to deserve his anger. Acknowledge his feelings and find a way to rectify the situation, if possible. If you landed a date with a girl that you know he likes, for example, cancel it if your friendship is more important.
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Give him time to deal with it if he's jealous about something you have no control over. If he's angry because you made the cheerleading squad, were named captain of the debate team or elected class treasurer, for example, he'll come to his senses eventually if he's a true friend.
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Leave him phone messages, emails or text messages to let him know that you still value your friendship and hope you're talking again soon. Although confronting him in person may fuel his anger, allowing him to read your words at his leisure will let him consider them with a level head.
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Spend time with your other friends or family members while your friend is shutting you out. Let him know that you hope to hang out with her again, but also send the message that life will go on if he continues to ignore you.
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Tips & Warnings
Talk to your parents, a teacher or guidance counselor if your friend's silent treatment turns into bullying or taunting, particularly if he recruits other people to help torment you.
