Seems like every time I exert confidence (and not *********), someone always wants to bring me down somehow?
How can you ward of negative people like this?
2006-12-09 17:57:30 · 19 answers · asked by Greg S 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
There is no way to do that as far as I know. I was just thinking about that lately. I think it has to do with psychology in some cases. Like if you start talking about your accomplishments, people want to talk about theirs. And most of the time, they'll try to say something that will be more spectacular than what you say. It's a vicious cycle. What I think I'm going to do next semester when I hang out with those people is avoid "exerting" confidence . . . just show it whenever faced with a problem or task. Or MAYBE briefly mention what great things I've been up to when asked. I think that is less likely to cause competition, but it will still show off my strong points. Good night!
2006-12-09 18:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One can never be liked by all. One can ward off negative people by realizing that it does not take a brain to have an opinion. Don't live your life based on some one else's opinion. What do you think about that?
2006-12-10 02:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Universal popularity always means you are "lying" to someone--or at least misrepresenting yourself to some people so they will like you. It's not worth it to be well-liked by everyone. It's mentally exhausting to work that hard just as much as dealing with those few people who bring you down. The best strategy is to just ignore the comments by those people who drag you down. If you pay attention to their ridiculousness, they've won even if they aren't right. Let them live in their delusion and you'll be happier.
2006-12-10 02:01:29 · answer #3 · answered by BeamMeUpMom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to be liked by all people. What you need to decide is which type of people to you want to be liked by. Would you rather be like by honest people or dishonest people, hard working people or lazy people, clean people, or druggies. If people are trying to bring you down, they are just being jealous of you and see you as being "better" than them and they want to bring you down to their level. Stay confidnece and if you want to live a sucessful and happy live there is one simple rule to live by. ALWAYS, Do what you think is right. It will pay off in the long run wether you believe in god or not, doing right does pay off.
2006-12-10 02:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bob W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be yourself and live in your own head. Only your opinion of you matters, so warding off negative people isn't even an issue when you don't even take them into consideration.
2006-12-10 02:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell yourself they dont matter and you dont need that negativity in your life. Its impossible to be liked by all so be yourself and the hell w/anyone else who doesnt like it. You'd come to find out you wouldnt care for them anyways if you got the chance to get to know them.
2006-12-10 02:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ivory_Flame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ignore them. Losers love company and will always try to drag you down.
You will never be liked by all. Don't even try. It only matters that your closest friends and family like you.
Hard, but it's the truth.
2006-12-10 02:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by Just trying to help 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would you even want to be liked by some that does not like you? also people do not bring you down unless you allow them to bring you down,you can choose to feel hurt or invalidated. you can also choose not to feel invalidated. it is up to you. where is your confidence?
2006-12-10 02:02:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry about being liked by all. It's impossible and gets you nowhere. Be yourself, be respectful, be kind, be courageous. Some people will like you, some wont. Its life. Live with it.
2006-12-10 02:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by Stuff 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because you're an emotional pussy. Turn off your emo **** music and go outside and slap some woman. Get drunk and wrestle alligators. Us negative people are here to stay. I suggest you stay in your mothers basement and play some chess.
2006-12-10 02:00:16 · answer #10 · answered by DOOM SQUIRREL!! 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋