It’s amazing how a friend can argue with you one moment and then parrot what you say to someone else the next. Sounds like you were right all along.
If someone’s being cagey then that means they’ve got something to hide. Back out now while you can.
There’s nothing wrong with a strong point of view as long as you don’t get dogmatic. There’s too much loud barking going around nowadays.
Don’t apologize for being unyielding. It’s better for people to know where you stand. If you take things seriously, they will too.
It’s not a rival you should worry about. It’s the third party who stands to gain by mixing it up between you.
You’re having second thoughts about that ultimatum you issued and it’s probably just as well. Signal to the other party that you’re open to revisiting things.
