2006-09-19 10:03:23 · 18 answers · asked by iamlaura2006 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
If you get hit by a dictionary.
2006-09-19 10:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by MЯ BAIT™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The old saying ... Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me ... is so untrue!!! Words cut to the quick, diminish self-esteem, deepen depression, alienate, etc. I worked with battered women for 11 years. They all said pretty much the same thing ... they'd rather their partners would hit them. Physical bruises heal quickly. The wounds left by unkind words, though invisible to the eye, last forever.
2006-09-19 10:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Hurtful words can destroy friendship, relationships, could get you fired, and destroy your image the way others see you..The list can go on and on. Words once spoken cannot be taken back even if the person ask for forgiveness.
2006-09-19 11:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by mclamb63 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. Verbal abuse can be the most hurtful and really stay with the person a very long time. If you've said something hurtful, apologize quickly. If you've been hurt verbally, forgive so you don't have to relive it over and over.
2006-09-19 10:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by punkdrunkard 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yea words can always hurt expressly when Ur boy friends break up with u that takes a while to get over
2006-09-19 10:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by naudica w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Words can.
2006-09-19 10:05:42 · answer #6 · answered by Wilson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, more than anything I've ever known. I had an abusive ex and the pain from the beatings is gone, but I STILL live with all the horrible things he said to me.
2006-09-19 10:23:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes words can hurt. people need to think before they talk . some people are just mean and do not care what they say. good luck.
2006-09-19 10:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me" that's so untrue and you should definitely not believe that. Words CAN hurt and you shouldn't feel ashamed for being hurt by them. "words can crash things that are unseen." feelings.
2006-09-19 10:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Every single second.
2006-09-19 10:07:35 · answer #10 · answered by novembr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, I think I would rather be punched, the bruises go away but the words can scar you forever!!!
2006-09-19 10:06:35 · answer #11 · answered by ann.natalie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋