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Why don't they understand me?

Profile: TogetherForeverAlways
TogetherForeverAlways on Sep 14, 2018
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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.
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Profile: allnaturalZebra31
allnaturalZebra31 on Nov 3, 2018
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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.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 3, 2018
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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.
Profile: angelFace94
angelFace94 on Nov 14, 2018
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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.
Profile: LittleMissListener3
LittleMissListener3 on Nov 22, 2018
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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.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 28, 2018
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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!
Profile: heysunshine12
heysunshine12 on Dec 28, 2018
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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.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 8, 2019
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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
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 22, 2019
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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.
Profile: pplloveu
pplloveu on Apr 17, 2019
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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.
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