In the latest share, Djokovic said: "I respect Nadal very much, but we can't be friends." The cold is true of Nole, but enough to reveal another layer of respect - something that does not always come with intimacy.
With top-notch sports, fierce competition forces people to set up boundaries to protect concentration and preserve identity. Djokovic and Nadal, two great rivals of world tennis, understand that. They can respect each other deeply, but they don't need to be close friends. It is not arrogance, but a form of self-respect - clearly understanding that you need to keep your distance so as not to break the psychological structure that helps you survive and win.
Entering everyday life, many people are confused between respect and friendship. We believe that, to show respect, we must laugh, agree, and please others. In fact, respect is knowing how to stop at the right time, knowing that there are people who are not suitable to be close, but still deserve to receive kindness. No one is forced to be friends with everyone, just like no one has the right to judge the choice of another person.
Among the many comments on Djokovic's words, there was one who wrote: "If you can trust Federer, why can't Djokovic?" Raising the issue can be reasonable, but it shows a popular habit, demanding, or wanting others to live according to their standards. Respecting personal viewpoints is accepting that the world does not operate around your own emotions or arguments.
Djokovic is not a friend of Nadal, but he has never said bad things about him. Stars and celebrities with their own fan base to stand on different viewpoints and perspectives are easily controversial, even so fierce that they are insulted and disrespectful.
Here, respect is also in the way of criticism. A difference should not become something that is denied or extinguished immediately, but can be listened to and understood, to make life easier and reduce useless controversies.
The world is full of worries. The same goes for personal life.
