There's a guy on my team I can't stand to be in a room with, and instead of saying anything I just go quiet and route around him. Weeks go by and the thing between us only gets heavier. I tell myself I'm keeping the peace, but really I'm just letting it rot.
More people experience this than they realize.
You avoid conflict with a coworker instead of facing it, and it quietly gets worse.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.