Ignoring can be Cowardice

Many a time we ignore someone and in our ignore we see a kind of brevity. We think that being able to ignore is a kind of strength. Well, having power to ignore is really strength, but it also matters “where” to apply this power. Often we do an ‘ignore’ only to hide our potential defeat or to avoid our weakness or inferiority to come out in the open. So, let us not have a fixed mindset that just because we have ignored someone or something, we are being seen as a strong person in the eyes of others. In fact, the condition can be just the opposite! Ignoring can be seen a sign of cowardice!

Shannon L. Alder said something which captures it very well:

“I have always found it odd that people who think passive aggressively ignoring a person is making a point to them. The only point it makes to anyone is your inability to articulate your point of view because deep down you know you can’t win. It’s better to assert yourself and tell the person you are moving on without them and why rather than leave a lasting impression of cowardness on your part in a person’s mind by avoiding them.” - Shannon L. Alder.