I really have a problem with being threatened and bullied.
Me too! It's very important that threats don't "work" for the person doing the threatening... .or else it will continue.
I don't feel good about the silence. Like he successfully threatened me and took away my voice.
My suggestion is that you retain the power... .and you take away your voice any time you are threatened.
What response could I have given that would have de-escalated this situation?
Was silence a legitimate response to have given?This happened over facebook chat.
"I don't do threats... . I'll check in with you tomorrow sometime. Good night."
The next day... .don't mention it. Don't explain yourself... .just move along with your life.
Thoughts?
FF