Why is everyone around me always being so mean?
endlesstory
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Mar 13, 2021
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Everyone has a different perception of social interactions. Some people may be experiencing trauma in their own lives, making them seem more harsh or "mean". It is likely that your experiences are also a source of how you perceive things. This doesn't mean that you are just being sensitive, it just means experiences are a source of perception. It is also completely possible that people are just rude or mean. You have a right to be upset by this behavior, but it is also important to not let it seriously affect you if you can help it. Their actions don't determine your worth in the very least. It's super important that you value yourself, no matter how others treat you.
organticBlueberry5504
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Mar 25, 2021
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Have you had a conversation with the people around you about this topic? If you feel like people around you are being mean, it is important to speak up on this issue and ask them if there is anything wrong so that there is no animosity. Speaking up on this topic can also be good for your mental health, so that you are not always thinking about why you feel people are being mean to you. It is not good to ruminate about this in your head day in and day out. I suggest you tell the people around you how you are feeling.
Anonymous
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Apr 17, 2021
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I like to believe we reap what we sow. Generally, if we are kind to others you almost always get the same in return. However, there are times this is not the case and it hurts when this happens.
Being able to step outside a situation or conversation and see it from another's point of view is a skill we learn. It is not instantaneous. We have to develop it.
When someone is being mean or hurtful, I ask myself if I may have contributed in any way to their current feelings. It's not always easy to communicate with someone when they are in such a negative state so sometimes we need to put some space between yourself and the situation and come back to it when they may be calmer and more receptive. Otherwise, you could be investing your energy into something that is not going to be appreciated and ultimately you are the one that hurts.
Anonymous
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Jun 3, 2021
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That is really hard to feel like everyone is constantly snobby or hurting you. Have you tried talking with them about it? Sometimes, learning to understand their point of view and where they are coming from can really help to form a connection between you both. Often people seem to act 'mean' but are really aloof. The reason for this is often as a result of shyness or social awkwardness. What you can do is maintain an open, warm stance and this can help to make others feel happy too. In this way, their emotional 'thorns' can be cut back and you can see the wonderful person behind them!
endearingPond9400
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Jun 5, 2021
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Sometimes if our past experiences are bitter we look at everyone through the same lens. We feel dejected at the smallest of things. We get defensive. Everyone can not be mean. I don't think that it is possible. Sometimes people are inherently mean without knowing the consequences of their actions. Sometimes it is not our fault and many a times we misread the situation itself. So sir back, relax and try to understand the problem from a bit of distance.
I have gone through similar experiences. And hope that this answer makes someone think from a different perspective.
Best wishes and regards.
Embrace7157
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Jun 5, 2021
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There could be a couple possibilities to why people around you are mean to you.
The first and obvious one is that you unfortunately could have a though character and that could lead to people shutting off and reacting in a mean way as a self defense mechanism . Although I'm sure even if that's the case you're not doing it on purpose and you just need a self evaluation moment.
The other possibility is that it could simply be that people around you are just mean. The people that are around you could be not nice.Sometimes that is just how people are. So if you did nothing to entice such behavior, It's simply just not your fault. So try to distance yourself from toxic behavior to protect your own mental state and health.
Anonymous
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Jun 16, 2021
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It can sometimes be difficult to understand why the people around you are being so mean. Often, when the people around us are mean or have a bad attitude, it is because they are actually, in some way, suffering. It is a lot easier to be mean when you have some fundamental need that is not being met. For example, it is very common for people to be annoyed or aggressive when they are hungry, tired, in pain, unhappy, or unfulfilled. Being hungry, tired, in pain, or unhappy are pretty common feelings most of us can relate to at least a little, however being unfulfilled may be harder for some people to understand. Being unfulfilled means you feel there is something lacking in your life (that might be love, a career you enjoy, purpose and/or meaning), and you may or may not know what that "missing aspect" is. Some people who are unfulfilled don't know what is missing from their life, but they know they feel at least a little better when they give others a hard time, because, as they say, "misery loves company". Another way to think about it is, people hardly ever treat others poorly to hurt that other person and make them suffer, usually, they treat others poorly because they are hurting and they want to suffer less.
Tintastic2025
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Nov 17, 2021
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There could be so many different reasons why people decide to lash out. Things could be going poorly at home, someone could feel like they’re lacking in one part of their lives and they can see you thriving in it. Many people mistakenly use envy and jealousy to cloud their decisions and lash out at you. It is really important to reflect and wonder why they could be lashing out at you. Most of the time it has nothing to do with you and if it is possible then try to confront this animosity in a calm, cool, and collected manner.
ingeniousPeace79
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Feb 19, 2022
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Habits, bad habits, it`s not like they have anything to do with you personally. These people use what they perceive about you, or about other people, to create negative emotions, anger, etc. This first perception, however, is distorted by the habits themselves, so it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. "Everyone is bad, I knew it." Now, I'm not saying that you don't matter at all in the equation, because it IS relevant that you perceive these emotional conflicts around you. But, you didn't ask the question this way, so ... it's another story :D. The point is that if you want to do something about it, you can only deal with your own perceptions and no one can control other people's decisions (and thus other people's perceptions).
Anonymous
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Mar 10, 2022
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This is a difficult question to answer. While it could be true that people are being mean it could also just be your perspective. Do you think they are truly trying to be mean? Could they accidentally be doing things that come off as mean without trying to? I know that sometimes people can say/do things that they don't realize comes off as mean/rude even though the don't mean to. One thing that helps a lot is communication. If it's someone you are close with or talk to often you could try to express how you feel to them. It could help them to change and understand what it happening.
OlivePumpkin444
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Apr 10, 2022
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I'm sorry to hear that everyone around you is so mean. It could be that they are under stress or are experiencing their own person struggles in life. This doesn't excuse their meanness, but it is a reason for the unwarranted rudeness. I would say that it's best to keep to yourself and protect your energy. The way we treat each other contains a shared energy that can be transferred to us. If we do not protect ourselves, we are at risk of absorbing negative emotions, which will effect the way we treat others. If their meanness really starts to become a problem, it would be best to speak to them or a person in authority about it. In the meantime, make sure to show respect and keep your distance.
Anonymous
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Aug 27, 2016
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is there anything that makes you think in such a way? moreover you are not living to impress the people who doesnt care about you ..
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