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Why don't they understand me?

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TogetherForeverAlways
September 14th, 2018 4:41am
I do not know who are they nor I know who you are, but if you feel misunderstood that means you are probably significant different and special in some kind of away. Maybe you have issues the others don't relate and thus understand, maybe you close isolate yourself too much, which makes things worse, or maybe it is always been like that for you, for which I'm sorry if that's the case. In either way, feeling misunderstood (in general or more specific) terms is never a good thing nor feeling, and it is important that you seek out for clarification, that'll surely bring you some most want and long wished peace of mind.
allnaturalZebra31
November 3rd, 2018 6:12pm
You are complex creature with unique life experiences, sometimes others have to be walked through some of your experiences to get them to understand you. Understanding people takes times, as everyone has a certain way to look at things. Sometimes people miss a crucial detail about you, its fine. Try to explain things to help by relating your experiences to theirs. A little bit of compassion goes a long way and is always returned with compassion. Do it in a way that is friendly and nice and not hateful. Nobody is perfect and people sometimes make wrong judgments but their opinions can change if you genuinely try.
Anonymous
November 3rd, 2018 7:13pm
This is a very broad question and kind of difficult to answer with out knowing a little bit more about you. However, I will give my opinions on this topic. First, I'm going to say that it is not probably as bad as you think and you could be being to judge mental on other people. Also, it could be that your mind is playing tricks on you and it is causing you to misread people. I'm not saying you have mental problems or that you might need to be tested but a lot of people actually have this problem and are blaming other people for not being able to fit in when it is actually a social phobia problem.
angelFace94
November 14th, 2018 1:10pm
Mostly, people do not understand each other due to how different their life experiences may be. When something happens to you, whether it's good or bad, you have a way of reacting to it. It's your own way of reaction, and it can be different from my way of reacting to it or somebody else's way of reacting to it. Some people, however, don't understand that each person thinks in a different way and a thing that maybe wouldn't affect me could affect you. The human brain has different ways to cope and maybe that's why we can't always one hundred percent understand someone else. Because we are all different.
LittleMissListener3
November 22nd, 2018 11:11am
Understanding someone is very difficult. You have to understand their background, their biases, their emotions, drives, etc. before you can come to a judgement about why they do or say what they do. This is incredibly difficult because most people don't know each other well enough to know all of those things. If you want them to understand you, the best way is to sit down and talk to them. Ask them questions and answers theirs, Learn more about them while telling them about yourself. In that manner, you can learn more about what shapes the person and can understand each other better.
Anonymous
December 28th, 2018 6:00am
If one is not understood then why would one be there to begin? If you are talking to others then they should be able to understand your point of view and what you mean or have to say! Anytime that you need to tell someone something they need to know that they are responsible to be able to help you with all means that are necessary. if they do not understand that then you have to tell them what or how much it means to you! There are times that the person will not understand but you truly need to tell them what it means to you and hopefully, they will understand!
heysunshine12
December 28th, 2018 8:50am
I used to think the same about the people around me. I wanted to be understood, but my mistake was I didn't want to speak out. I wanted them to understand despite me not telling them. But they couldn't read my mind and I became angry. Now I understand that if I want people to understand me, then I don't understand how things work. People can NOT understand me. Can you understand your friend? You haven't gone through what they have, and you don't think what they think of. It's logical that they don't understand you. But that doesn't mean they didn't try, or you're not worthy enough to be understood. Maybe they do want to understand you, but they don't know how. It's where you help them to understand you better.
Anonymous
February 8th, 2019 8:59am
Many people do not understand the pain of others because they are not in their shoes. Sometimes this is because they don't want to see the pain, sometimes it's because they haven't experienced that despair, sometimes they struggle to get it and other times it's because they aren't trying to understand. There are many reasons someone may not understand you but at the end of the day it is not your fault, you cannot make someone understand, I find using analogy's, metaphors and scenarios puts what I feel I need to say across in an easier way to understand than simply trying to explain the issue. Sometimes when we don't understand our own problems it can make it harder for others to do so because we struggle to explain what's going on
Anonymous
February 22nd, 2019 4:47pm
A quote that I hold near and dear to my heart is "First seek to understand, only then to be understood". I find value in this for self reflection first. It's vastly important to examine one's own self. And realize that we are all very complicated individuals. How in the world can we truly expect another to understand us, if we don't understand ourselves? I think this quote applies to others as well. It's amazing sometimes to see the change you make in others if you are the change that you want to see in the world. First seek to understand them! Once another see's your efforts in trying to find common ground, trying to address their needs, then many times, the other will find it in their heart to be patient, and address yours.
pplloveu
April 17th, 2019 4:22pm
It’s not that people don’t understand you, it’s more like they can’t relate to what you are going through. So they try not to say they understand because they don’t. Instead they tend to ignore you in hopes of you understanding that they won’t be that much of a help because they have no idea of what it feels to be going through what you’re going through. So instead of giving you false information they try to act like you’re not their in hopes of not hurting you. Yet that does more damage they what they would think it does you don’t want to face this alone because when nobody there the voices get loud and they are looking for an “easy win” and you don’t believe that ur strong enough to go on. So. You start to believe what all the voices are saying. Because even if you feel small, people notice they remember who you are when you don’t.
Anonymous
June 22nd, 2019 11:45am
All people may listen to you but not all of them will understand you or your situation. Some people do not understand you maybe because they haven't been what you have been through or they haven't been in your situation, or they are just not open minded enough to understand what you've been through or they just don't really understand at all. Everybody will listen but not everybody will understand or can not understand maybe because they haven't experienced the worse that the world can give or they just refused to understand you because they have not been on your situation.
fantasticMusic40
August 17th, 2019 11:45am
There isn't a simple answer. There are so many answers out there that honestly you'll feel lost and confused but that's okay. Maybe they don't understand who you are because they're not putting in the effort or want to believe when they believe but it's not to say we don't put up our own walls. Tall, stone cold walls that are almost impossible to climb. It’s not only up to them to try and understand us but it works both ways. To be vulnerable is scary - trust me i know - but it’s okay because there’s always someone out there who is willing to accept all of you. The good and the bad. It may not be tomorrow or in the next 5 years but trust me… they’ll be there and it would be worth while.
RubyDragonTea
October 10th, 2019 8:52am
TL;DR: simply put, because they aren't you. Everyone is different. We all "know" this, but often don't understand it in our heart. Everyone around us has their own feelings, their own experience, and it adds up to living in a different world. Understanding is using our different experience to try and connect. Reaching from different starting points, trying to find the same conclusion. Sometimes we can walk different paths and reach each other, and then we say we understand. Sometimes we diverge along the way. If we take in to account that everyone is living in a different world, everyone is walking a different path, and relate to people using experiences we shared, maybe for a short while we can see the same view.
Neverlandreams22
October 26th, 2019 10:00am
Everybody is different. Think of it in terms of music. I may be a rock kind of person, and you may be an indie kind of person. No two tastes are the same. However, there are often cases where the general consensus is a single taste, such as Billie eilish. These people are so much easier for others to get along with because they see eye to eye. You with your indie tastes can’t understand them, and they can’t understand you. That doesn’t go to say one of you is in the wrong, you can’t punish someone for how they were made, what’s important is how one overcomes those differences. There will always be people afraid of change, something beyond what they’ve always known and will simply dismiss you. But look for those who see contrast as beauty. Personally, I seek people who vary from me because I find it easier to engage in conversation with things I have yet to learn rather than what I am already aware of, it prevents a loop of bland conversation and expands my horizon. One day you will meet people who see you as an opportunity to learn new things, you’re fresh and intriguing in their eyes and those people always exist.
Rebekah
November 8th, 2019 9:27am
This is a hard one. Being understood by one person is amazing, yet alone a second person or even a large group! It is sometimes hard to understand others and be understood as a person, whether it be to understand actions or feelings, or in general needing/wanting to be understood. It can be hard when others can't (or sometimes) won't - it's just something that many people seem to struggle with, unfortunately. Understanding yourself first of all is very important - it's like people say, you cannot love without loving yourself, and in this instance, it could be very similar.
Anonymous
December 25th, 2019 12:27am
It takes time, these things cannot be rushed. Understand they might feel the same way. Everyone goes through things, there's always someone to talk to you if you ever need it. I'll always be here if you need someone to talk to, please dont feel pressured into telling me things that may upset you. Tell me when you feel ready. Sometimes i also feel misunderstood, it's hard to carry on when you feel like the only person that you can rely on. It's a lot to manage by yourself, i hope one day you will see the amazing person you are xx
naviel
January 10th, 2020 7:56am
Sometimes, to understand ourselves, we need to delve deeper and look into ourselves. We blame people because they fail to understand us, and we blame the situation because it doesn't turn out like we hope to be. Most of the time, we find ourselves to blame outside world for all the troubles or problems we have. We think that all those worries, fears, and anger are from outside world, not realizing that all of those comes within you, from not be able to accept what happened and let go of it. The one who can understand yourself the best is only you, and the one who can make yourself truly happy is you :)
silversoul04
January 11th, 2020 5:41pm
Some or most times, we can't really comprehend the actions of others. People might seem like they are quite laid back, but they at times behave completely different from the said "character". The same scenario applies for us, just like how we cant understand others at times, they also can't understand us or our opinions. This mutual " not understanding " stems from the fact that they haven't gone through the same things as I have. The way people respond are cumulative to how things have been in the past and the present and also in accordance to the varying degree of impact every situation has on a person. And this is basically why others cant understand you and vice-versa.
PeterPan27
January 25th, 2020 10:11am
Not everyone thinks the same, find the ones who understand and support you, with those type of friend nothing will be able to stop your goals in.
Anonymous
January 30th, 2020 3:58pm
Each and every person has a different competence level of understanding. Somethings are easy for some while difficult for others. When you feel that someone doesn't understand you it's because they see you differently than how you see yourself and others and they aren't on the same page as you. When this happens it might get difficult to be around those but what can be done is understand and support yourself when you think nobody is, if you think there might be alternatives on how things can be done, try that. It's nor you neither them, it is just the way things are and they will keep changing.
softLight466
February 5th, 2020 4:30pm
The simple answer would be, cause they are not you.Its hard sometimes and no one really gets us but that is time we must hold on to hope and know that someone will always be there.You are never alone, we might notunderstand but tha does not mean we dont care. WE do, I do for there was a time where I questioned, why dont they understand me. The only person who knows you the best is you. It will be hard but you can do it. There is always hope. Even if they dont understand you hold on, because when someone else needs understanding, you might be the person to give them hope, cause you understand.
TrueHelper1
February 22nd, 2020 2:53am
Everyone is different. Nobody really understands anybody. What matters is that we all do our best, sometimes it might feel like people aren't trying for you, but I promise they are. Just because they don't understand you it doesn't mean they're not trying to. Maybe you should reach out more and explain what you think is missing from their understanding of you? Maybe you could try asking people to more conscious of your feeling and maybe try to be more open. Everyone is just trying their personal best! Don't take anything too personally, sometimes people just slip up or miss simple things.
Anonymous
March 26th, 2020 2:16am
Sometimes people have more time to get to know a person then some people do. Sadly people do not take the time to get to know a person,like they use to. There is a lot of factors that come into play here. I will name just a few,here. This is not all of the reasons,that could be the reason,that people do not understand others,like your-self. Work for some will factor into it. Education as well. Sometimes the way you are raised plays a role. The individual personality as well. Some people love to get to know a person,and will take the time to. Sadly,others will not. The key here is to find people, who will take the time to understand you, and who knows,they might even try to be your friend and want to talk with you.
beautifuldarkclouds
April 2nd, 2020 4:52pm
No, they won't. First of all, try to understand yourself. We are unique in your way. Each of us has our own way of percieving things. Like, the way you see the situations, the way you handle it, the way you take or learn from situation, etc. All these things makes us unique. Now when it comes to understanding, that's an difficult part. Nobody can understand anyobody in an 100% way, until or unless that person is a robot or machine. Let start with yourself, ask yourself, how better you can understand others and think what if the others might be feeling exactly the same way. Not lets come to another person, is he/she person who can understand others or the way you express is making difficulty to understand you. So, I think, what you can do here is, make your part clear, are you saying it clearly? are you expressing it clearly? are you talking to the right person who could listen to you? Are expressing it in a right way?
Jann1437musicrocks
April 29th, 2020 7:37am
Understanding isn't that hard but maybe you as a member have to explain more so the ones would understand you and help you but if you just mixed things no one will understand . Try to explain slowly to let people understand you not even here talk slowly i'm talking in general . If you don't speak casually the people won't understand and maybe would make fun of you(im not saying here on 7 cups ). Steps for people to understand you 1st introduce yourself 2nd take a deep breath 3rd explain what is your issue 4th don't be pushy 5th casually and slowly 6th patience is the key!!
Anonymous
May 14th, 2020 11:31pm
Many can try to step into your shoes and walk from your perspective, but no one can really understand how you truly feel but yourself. It seems so difficult when it seems like you are the only one but there's someone out there who feels the same way, but just deals with it differently. Everyone faces similar obstacles and road blocks at different points in their life, and they each move past it differently. That's why we're all unique and special in our own way because what we've gone through is for a reason meant only for us. Sometimes it's not that they don't understand, but by experience, they're helping you by just being there with you.
Kellyishere
June 12th, 2020 10:23am
It is sometimes hard for people to fully understand another person. Nobody will have lived the same life as you, experienced the same thing, nor feel the same way. The most important thing is understanding yourself, and being aware that others would not always understand what we're going through but that is OK, as long as you understand yourself. When I lost my first job in 2019, I was disappointed with myself, so much, that I didn't tell my family or friends for a while. I confided in my partner, and his response was 'If it was me, I would have told everyone'. A lot was racing through my mind. One of which was I felt I wasn't doing it right, and I should have told people (this is expectations). So instead of being upset and disappointed with losing my job I became upset that I wasn't going through the 'right' process. What I had to do is be aware that my partner is different from me, and how he deals with stressful situations is by talking to people, and for me, I process it all internally and the reason I do this is because I didn't want to feel other people's disappointment. So by understanding why I kept losing my job from friends and family, and how I process information, I was less upset with what my partner said, but also allowed myself to feel the disappointment.
Therainbow81
June 25th, 2020 5:34pm
Because they do not know what are you facing. You probably seem like a normal person to them . And you live like a normal person . All of this depression and sadness is just in your had . They can not understand you because they. Cannot go in your had . Even if they did they still can not understand you because they do not know what it feels like to feel this sadness. You have to tell them what it is like . This is the only chance that they understand you . If they know what are you facing ...
animalFlower6275
June 27th, 2020 7:56pm
Feeling that no one understand you is completely normal sometimes. This can be help by having positive thoughts and by removing the negative energy of suppressed emotions, raises one’s vibration, and increases attraction in the energy one projects. Therapies can help you understand or remove the feeling that no one understands you, or you can find what generates this ideas but with the correct therapy you can understand the reasons of this feeling. Since there is many reasons of why you feel this way, one of it could be Low-self stem Where people feel that no one understands or pay attention to them. By removing those thought with the right therapy can have a positive outcome.
resourcefulButterfly855
July 17th, 2020 7:58am
People grew up from different families and different backgrounds. It is difficult for everyone to understand you. The reason why friends become friends is that they have something in common. But even for friends, they can not understand every bit of you. Please do not be disappointed by that. Because everyone is unique. We are little islands and reach out for connections with our small branches. Meanwhile, we still have most parts of ourselves stay in the island. It is great to have someone understand you in some parts. However, you still remain very much part of you to yourself only. If the person is important to me and you really want the person to understand what you mean, explain to him or her with the clearest expression you can. Then, you did your part. It in on that person to whether understand you or not. He or she may not want to do the effort at all. On the other hand, he or she may not able to understand. So after the best you can do, just leave it and accept the result