How to deal with people that are bad mouthing me?
Anonymous
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Jun 28, 2018
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It is best to ignore them and continue being you. We all make mistakes, we all improve from time to time! Just be yourself and try not to give it back to them. Remain friendly, even if it isnt the easiest decision.
Anonymous
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Jul 13, 2018
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Ignore them, their thoughts and opinions don't matter, what's important is being happy and satisfied with yourself regardless of other's agendas.
Anonymous
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Jul 5, 2019
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I'll usually say, "Good luck with that! I'm cheering you!" When I caught them bad mouthing me. Or I'll just thank them and say, "It's a pleasure that you're so thoughtful." Because they won't bad mouth you for a reason. Think of it as you being unique, and them being too overwhelmed by your radiant presence. Mere words won't define your real self. You are the one who should define your real self. It's not easy to just brush them off, but it's better than blaming yourself or hating them. Bad mouthing is actually not a thing. I think they're just "unnecessarily giving opinions in bad manner without your concern" but that means they just don't have manner and they just want you to notice they don't like you. At times like this, you could also say, "So what?" while sighing. "Sometimes silence is the best language." You can just give them a gentle smile while listening to them. Probably, you can truly see how you'll be able to improve. It's not always bad, really.
MissLisa
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Aug 21, 2019
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Normally this says much more about the person bad mouthing you than it does about you What is missing in her life that forces her to bad mouth someone to bring them down a peg? Speak to that person directly. Away from a crowd so that they get no external attention. Ask them out right why they are bad mouthing you. Explain to them how it is making you feel/how it is effecting you. Then ask if they could refrain from doing so in future. Speaking to the person directly normally has a better success rate than brushing it off and wishing it would go away.
Anonymous
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Oct 13, 2019
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Ignore them and be the bigger person. If someone is bullying they normally have personal problems of their own, and have no outlet. Why let it bother you when you know the truth, or agree with whatever they say and it will make them stop since they will no longer be bothering you. Also politely ask them if they are okay and see if somethings bothering them, causing them to bad mouth . Ask kindly and see if they will stop. Try telling them they are bothering you.
Ruby2001
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Nov 1, 2019
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Well, to be honest I have the same problem but I dealt with it.
Now your answer...
Let them say whatever they are saying. Don't let them see your reaction. I know it hurts when people just keep on saying shit about you. But love yourself. You know how important you are. You know your strength and your weakness. You know what you deserve.I know people keep on saying " don't listen to them or pay attention to them" and I know that's an impossible thing. So, In short, love yourself and smile. Because you deserve it. You deserve happiness.
Good luck. 💛
Anonymous
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Nov 6, 2019
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People who are bad mouthing about you need a reaction from you to keep going. If you ignore them, they will stop eventually. If that does not help, try to confront them directly and ask why they're doing so. Sometimes, it's because they're going through something and try to vent out their anger on others. In such cases, try to remain calm and listen to them too. Also, try to find if there's any truth behind what they're saying. If someone bad mouths about you, or mentions something negative about you that might actually be correct in a little way, you have the opportunity to improve yourself. A sorted out matter is always better than a messy one.
lovelizze
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Jul 7, 2016
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If you have been criticised by someone, it doesn't necessarily mean that there's something wrong about you. Sometimes, what they say about you is a reflection of their own insecurities.
Anonymous
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Aug 3, 2016
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Ah to understand that they may be (very likely) in pain themselves and to try and see why this said to you and to look for ways to show unconditional love and kindness to these people. It can feel really good to show grace.
BTDT
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Sep 10, 2016
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First off I know that sometimes people just lash out at others, reasons they do are not as important as knowing that sometimes they do. Depending on the conversation/situation compassion and understanding can help avoid me taking this personally. If this kind of treatment continues or continues to escalate then it is time to ask them politely not do this. Again this really depends on the situation. If it is just a way for another to vent what they are feeling then I don't have an issue with allowing them to continue, but if they are just being mean then I would have to ask them to stop. If they don't respect my request then I would point out to them how they were being mean or bad mouthing me and if that still doesn't work then I would have to end the conversation. Depending on what was done/said will determine if I report them or not. Last think I would want to do is report them but will if necessary.
Biggest thing for me is to not take this personally!
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