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Is it normal for people to be singled out just because they like different things?

Profile: Waterbear
Waterbear on Jun 14, 2015
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That depends on what you mean by singled out. It's normal for other people to think you're odd if you like different things from the rest of the group but they shouldn't be harassing you about it. Asking you about your interests once in a while probably just means they're curious, though.
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Profile: GermanZebraCupcake
GermanZebraCupcake on May 7, 2015
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I don't think people should do this but it happens to me a lot. It's caused me to be extremely open and somewhat hateful towards the Sheeple (flock-like) mentality some groups have towards others. So is it normal? Maybe? I'm not sure how to answer the normal thing since normal is totally relative.
Profile: AzienKousei
AzienKousei on Jul 31, 2018
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Judgmental is a huge problem in our societies, and it is common for people to be looked at differently or out-casted just be cause they like stuff differently or want things that are not familiar to the norm. However, it is never right to distance someone just because of their desires and preferences so long there is no harm in them, neither for themselves nor nobody else's. Everyone has the right achieve what they want so long as they work for it or earn it. Simple as that.
Profile: BraveWings116
BraveWings116 on Jan 7, 2019
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Yes, unfortunately people are afraid of what they don't understand. However, they don't like to look or feel afraid, so they often try to mock people who are different, belittling them to make themselves feel better. Remember, even though it may not seem like it, those who single others out for being different often feel different or left out themselves. They are taking it out on someone else, which is entirely wrong, but can also give you a new perspective on how to deal with bullies. Sometimes showing them a little compassion can actually help your case. This has worked for me in the past. However, do take note that this will not work with all bullies and if you do not feel safe using this strategy, please do not use it.
Profile: Ved1506
Ved1506 on Dec 21, 2020
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I think its normal to have such a diversity around us obviously no one is same throughout and to be honest sometimes it feels strange, like ''how you dont think like this?'' And sometimes a person personally gets uncomfortable just because he/she thinks that the world is soo different from us. Its totally fine to be like that and humans have evolved soo much so theres a great diversity no doubt and because of such a diversity and different thinking there exist development of each other. And this also results in having different fields like councelling and it also helps in figuring out new inventions, innovations.
Profile: Funfloor
Funfloor on Apr 19, 2015
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Obviously no. i mean what type of question that is. And you are asking me to reply it in 100 characters. I am really pissed of by that question. The answer is straight and simple and contain only two character "NO".
Profile: Glareofyesterday
Glareofyesterday on May 20, 2015
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yes it is normal , because everyone has a different perspective on things they may feel a diverse way than what you may feel , so it is normal to be singled out just because you're different
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 10, 2015
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Yes, it's normal. Some people might not like the things you like, so they see you as different. But everyone is different in some way, so it's not bad. If it's like that all the time and/or getting worse, please tell someone about it, because it's probably bullying.
Profile: KaylaBella
KaylaBella on Aug 31, 2015
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Actually, as surprising as it is, yes it is normal. Sometimes people are really picky and if you like something different than them, they don't want to be friends with you. Mostly because they might think its weird or just awkward that you don't like the same things. But yes it is normal.
Profile: plushNarwhal64
plushNarwhal64 on Feb 2, 2016
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Yes but we will find someone that appreciate ourselves by giving that respect to ourselves we must learn to like oursleves because we are different not because we are the same.
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