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How would you respond if someone told you, “I hate you”?
If it’s somebody I know and appreciate, like a friend, relative or partner, I would ask them why and listen to what’s going on inside their heads to make that kind of statement.
The emotion of hatred is a very intense one and for someone to reach that level, something must be going on. Either you did or said something that they misunderstood or they are going through a tough time where emotions are running the show and that was the only way they found to let them out.
On both cases, I truly believe in speaking your mind and having an honest conversation to be able to resolve the issue from a perspective of love and understanding on both parts.
On the other hand, if somebody I don’t even know or a person I’ve maybe had contact with a couple of times says that to me, I’d probably wish them well and leave, since I don’t have the time or the energy to put up with somebody else’s shit when they’re having a bad day.
Maybe if I have one of those days when I’m in a happy place myself, I’d probably ask them how can I help them, cause I really like to spread unconditional love and help another soul if I can, but keeping in mind that it’s not my responsibility altogether and leaving just a very little room for bullshit.
