If you can't play nicely...

 A few days ago, I posted something on my Facebook page to which Someone took offense. This Someone -who is in my profession, and works where I work- behaved very badly on my Facebook page. I responded in private, hoping the matter would resolve itself. Alas, it doesn't seem to be going well at all. Someone now seems to have made it her mission to hurt my business. Someone is going after my clients in an attempt to woo them away from me.

On one hand, I giggle. It's kinda funny. A little healthy competition isn't necessarily a bad thing. We can all grow and learn from the experience. Or not... whatever.

On the other hand, I'm just that little bit angry. I haven't done anything wrong. I was merely marketing my business to the best of my ability. I can't help it if Someone was offended by my strategy.

On another hand (because I'm a mom, I must have more than 2 hands, HAH!) it's a little sad. I never set out in this business to make enemies. Most of the people in this business are friendly, to the point of being one big happy family. So this direct attack feels a little foreign to me. I'm trying to not feel threatened by it.

I've even considered apologizing, though I don't believe in false apologies. And any apology I made towards Someone would be false, since I haven't done anything wrong.

I'm trying to stay professional, to not let on to those clients that there is a rift, a problem. But this rift or problem or whatever has the potential to touch every client I have, and I don't want them caught unawares. I also don't want to stir the pot any more than necessary. I'm trying to believe in my clients' faith in me, and hoping for the best. But I can't help but feel like I should head Someone off at the pass, just in case. 

Exactly what do I have to do here? I mean, am I required to do anything at all? Do I apologize just for the sake of Playing Nicely? Or do I let well enough alone, be the bigger person, and hope for the best?

I can hear my Momma telling the neighborhood kids: "If you can't play nicely, take your toys and go home." 
If only it were that simple.