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Why is everyone around me always being so mean?

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Anonymous
August 26th, 2016 6:20pm
Because people don't always understand what you are going through so they lash out. People can be cruel.
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Yuronldestiny
August 23rd, 2018 11:30pm
Not everybody will be nice. Sometimes it’s better off to always ignore the negativity. If you know that you are doing right, let the mean people get punished. Hopefully you are doing the right thing and not trying to get back at these people. That will result more difficult times. not everywhere you go people will be nice, but it’s more mature and calm when you show them that their words don’t affect you, if you fail to do this, they will keep on being mean. Or if not, you can always talk to Them about how you feel on them being mean.
Anonymous
November 11th, 2018 5:26am
Somethings people act mean to others because they are having a difficult time themselves. I once had a bully who would constantly pick on me. I never understood why, but I decided to not let it bother me. One day, my mom sat me down and told me a sad story about my bully. It turns out that he was adopted as a baby and was constantly bullied for being given up by his birth parents. Picking on me was his only way of making himself feel better about the people bullying him. The next day, I went to him and told him I was there for him if he needed to talk. We’ve become friends now, and he feels much better about himself. If someone is being mean to you, they might just be going through some rough times themselves.
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Helpful12
July 15th, 2020 10:11am
Well that’s what we feel and things around act the way we want.. so if u think people are being mean that maybe because u can’t see good people or positive humans around u. Once u tell ur mind that u need good and positive people things around will make that happen and u ll create a world of good people to u😊.. it’s very simple!!! Let’s take an example if u think that this person doesn’t like me try to borrow a pencil or pen from them the person might feel that I don’t like u but it’s just a pencil and anyone wouldn’t mind giving u and soon the person will realise that ur not that bad that’s when u start to make a good environment for urself...!!!😇
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SmilingIsKey
June 9th, 2017 1:11pm
It's my firm belief that people aren't inherently bad, or mean. People struggle with what they don't understand - people like to be ignorant. I find it's worth it to try and talk to who ever is being mean, and if they persist, tell someone you trust and avoid them from them on. Some people just can't be helped.
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KindSoul99
July 8th, 2018 3:12am
If everyone around you is always being mean, it is most likely because they have something going on in their life that is too much for them to deal with and they lash out to make themselves feel better
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AngelicPenguin
July 1st, 2018 1:59pm
Sometimes everyone can 'seem' to be mean all around us but you should never believe that. There are 7 billion people across the world and many are mean, we cant deny that and unfortunately many are growing meaner and crueler by the second but not EVERYONE is mean. Someone is nice and maybe you just have to leave the place you are to believe this for yourself.
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wonderfulHug63
June 6th, 2018 5:19pm
Maybe people have been mean to them and they are hurt so they choose to be a mean person to bring others with them. They may think that they are not even hurting others. Maybe they want to be mean to be friends with you
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ListenerDustin
October 11th, 2018 12:14pm
Today's world is a very cruel and very harsh place to live. People do not have compassion for others. People do not understand that everyone has a bad day and that if you do not treat everyone with respect and compassion you may be harming them in such a way that they may never recover. I know that it is hard to accept these people when they put you down or make you feel that they are bashing you. The way I deal with people like this is that I just set myself up for success! I go a head and have a positive outlook for the entire day and make sure to greet everyone and smile. Yes, sometimes this gets exhausting, but most of the time I am able to have a fantastic day because I already have the outlook that I am going to have a great day!
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SufferingistheRootofAll
February 15th, 2019 12:22pm
Maybe it is because you are mostly surrounded by toxic people, friends, coworkers and family. Try to find some better environment. Surround yourself with loving friends and family. Lower your expectations on people and realize that people aren't always kind. We all go through some stuff and that some people can be different from days to days. Aim for kindness and authenticity in people and not shared interest, social status or anything. Just look for genuine kindness. Or maybe, it's you that is being toxic and people are just responding to you the way they feel around you. Try to self-reflect.
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15Kenzi
June 30th, 2019 4:57am
Because you let them. I’ll speak from personal experience now. Since i was a little kid i’ve always been a very shy and peaceful person, tried to help everyone around me and solve other people’s problems even if i didn’t have anything to do with it. I consider myself a very compassionate person, even. Do you wanna know what i got from them? Bad answers, fake friendships, back stabs, bad attitudes. All of this because of my shyness, lack of confidence and low self-esteem. If that’s your case too, i think i’ve already said what you have to do. Have confidence in yourself. Don’t believe everything they say, people lie a lot just to look good. Always doubt people, never trust someone fully because that’s a ultimate backstab. Don’t let people judge you because of how/who you are, the only person who’s allowed to do that is YOU. Do whatever you want, don’t let anyone step in your dreams. The last thing they want is to help you fulfill them, no matter what it seems. And lastly, love yourself. No one will love you the way you can love yourself. People always love themselves first, no matter what. And guess what? We should do it too. I hope this helped, somehow. And as I am too trying to change into a more tough person, i hope you can do it too. Good luck.
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tenshi7
July 3rd, 2019 2:13pm
Everyone is so mean because I think people are unsatisfied with their lives. They took it out on someone else by being mean and harsh. They are not happy with themselves, with people around them and things like that. It's like a loop, someone else being mean to them and they be mean to someone else. For example your boss scold you today, you go home and scold your wife for it. Then she scolds her son because of it. and just like that it continuing on and on. Someone has to break the chain immediately. for a better and happy environment.
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magicalhope75
September 3rd, 2017 12:16pm
Probably you are just surrounded by the wrong kind of people...if there is any way you can completely avoid them please do so but if you cant,then just try to not engage with them much and also never feel there is something wrong with you that they are being mean.
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AnActiveListenerHere
August 13th, 2017 2:37pm
It definitely can seem that everyone is mean when you are in a bad environment. It is important to remember that a few people do not represent the entire population. There are nice people out there, but it may take some time to find them but don't lose hope! :)
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FatCatMachine
June 15th, 2017 3:54pm
Sometimes people thoughtlessly lash out and hurt others in order to make themselves feel better. Sometimes there is no malice, only thoughtlessness and apathy. When this happens, do not let anything devalue you. You are worthy of love and respect as anyone.
Anonymous
June 11th, 2017 6:18am
People are mean is because they don't know they're being mean or because that's how they feel or they're scared so they want come out strong.There is so many reasons why someone could be mean.
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ingeniousBerry82
April 21st, 2017 10:16am
People are who they are. It's not important to understand them. But try and be nice anyway. Even the meanest one, your small act of kindness and niceness towards them will soften them up at least a tiny bit.
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Motorsportman101
November 18th, 2016 10:59pm
Maybe because they are jealous of you. Don't take them seiously as they don't mean most of the things they say
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PoppyBlossoms
December 17th, 2016 6:41am
Some people aren't nice, and its okay. We just have to learn to ignore what they think and what they say because at the end of the day, your opinion of yourself is all that matters.
Anonymous
April 22nd, 2020 11:30pm
I have learned to not take this personally. When people are mean, it is stemming from issues they have. It is not anything we necessarily did, but they feel better about themselves being mean... unfortunately. I like responding to people like this with kindness. There is no point in responding with anger or getting upset. If you show the person that you are strong and their mean words or actions did not affect you, you win. Do not let other people bring you down. Although we cannot control how others treat us, we are in control of the way we react. So stay positive and cheerful.
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Honeywell564
November 6th, 2016 1:21am
People be mean cause there is tons of reason. First it's not your fault if they are mean to you. People sometimes usually vent at other or they might have things in there life why they are acting this.
Anonymous
October 26th, 2016 6:06am
Well people are just really mean sometimes 🙄 It's tough but there's always people who are about you
Anonymous
August 29th, 2020 5:46pm
There is no straight answer for this as I am not in your shoes nor am I in the shoes of those who are being mean. What I will say is that sometimes the saying, "Hurt people hurt people", meaning that if someone is hurting someone else, it could be that they are hurting themselves, is sometimes very true. That, of course, is no excuse in them being rude or mean to you. If the people who are being mean to you are people that you have been close with, would you feel comfortable to open that conversation with them? Maybe get a direct response of why they are being mean? Sometimes, people do not know that they are being the way that they are and need that check in. Wish you the best of luck.
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StarFox85
December 16th, 2020 1:38pm
I have often found that the people who are the most cruel and unkind are the people who are suffering the most. Happy people do not go around causing pain to those around them. Unhappy people do. Whether they admit that they are unhappy or not is a different matter, it may be that they are unable to admit they are unhappy and in pain to themselves let alone to others. A mature person will respond to mean behaviour with concern and compassion whilst still operating within their personal boundaries of what is and is not acceptable. You do not have to tolerate unkind behaviour but you can make the choice not to respond unkindly in return.
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DevynParker
October 15th, 2016 3:14am
From what I have learned in my life, a lot of times when people are mean to you, it's because of their own personal lives. Most of the time, it has nothing to do with you. A lot of times when someone is mean, it could possibly just be their way of dealing with the issues going on in their lives. So instead of being mean back, try being friendly to them. Being mean to someone is never the answer, even if they are being mean to you.
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greatfulGrace21
August 18th, 2016 3:44am
They may have something going on personal. It's true that they shouldn't bring it out on you. Or some may be jealous and just take it out on you as if that satisfies them. There could be multiple reasons. Maybe try talking to them and seeing what did you do that was so wrong.
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Maude221
January 24th, 2017 12:23am
Nothing. The way other people treat you, good or bad, is ALWAYS all about them, not you. You have zero control over how anyone treats you. But what you can control is your own time and attention. That's where your personal power lies, because nobody can take those things from you unless you give it to them. That makes your time and attention extremely valuable.
Anonymous
April 18th, 2021 6:27pm
There ain't nothing wrong with you, be the way you are and be proud of that. What's wrong is with them, they're projecting their own shitty ego onto you. You are the normal one. It's them that are acting like animals. So rest assured, them picking on you shouldn't upset you, you should be proud of yourself that you didn't stoop to their level. You shouldn't start thinking critically of yourself either due to their insults, you don't answer to those jerks, period. Judging by what you just wrote, you seem to be a perfectly normal, good, caring human being with feelings. Everyone has feelings, it doesn't make you weak. However, you have the right to have your feelings respected. Don't let them step all over that.
Anonymous
April 16th, 2017 6:59am
In my years, I've realised that what people say or think about me doesn't really matter. It's hard sometimes, because people can be harsh. I understand that. We all do. But at the end of the day, the only opinions that matter are your own.
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peachtones
April 25th, 2021 8:03am
First, I'm so sorry you have to experience this! It can be extremely difficult to know that people are holding grudges against you, especially if you feel that there isn't enough of a reason for them to do so. It's never alright for a person to act rudely towards you without some sort of genuine reason that affects not only you, but them. But I also think it's good for you to introspect and think deeply about why this might be happening to you. I understand this issue firsthand. Whenever people used to be rude to me, I would blame them first without thinking conciously about my own behaviour, and what I might be doing wrong. I think the part where you introspect is key. However, you should also know that you don't necessarily need people's approval. I'm confident that you have a lot to offer as an individual, and they'll come to their senses soon.