Am I the only person who takes things personally?

Question

I take things so personally when I hear someone is gossiping about me (and I`m 22!) Is it just me? How do I get over it?

Answer 1

don't worry i do the same
i normally don't do bad stuff or say bad stuff to people, so when i hear bad things talked about me behind my back, then i will discontinue my friendship with that person
i will continue to talk to him/her but i would never consider that person a friend again

Answer 2

I don't see how you would not take something said about you personally. I know people like to say, "Dont take this personally, but you're a jerk." How could someone not take that personally. Or when things are said about them in gossip. If they have your name, then it's personal. There is nothing wrong with taking it as such. Possibly you may not want to take them seriously, which basically means believing that the person's opinion is worthless.

Answer 3

No you are not the only one. It is natural. Most of the time the people that say those things are just mad cuz someone else is talking about them! It is ok to take it personally, but try not to let it bother you long! I know it is hard! However, if you dont learn to then life will be harder! Good Luck!

Answer 4

Time. And dont give people so much credit. You can worry about yourself. No body is perfect. Everybody else is concerned with making sure you dont know what they are worried about. So people are busy hiding from themselves and use the time talk about others. Don't do that. Find the power in your honesty. It is natural to feel bad so you can, dont stay there very long, you do not need to. And it is great that you want to be the best.

Answer 5

as long as you're true to yourself and you dont hurt others ignore them. you will get nothing but wrinkles when you continue to mind those people.