Should I care what others think ?

Question

I'm getting aggrovated by trying to live up to other peoples expectations.

Answer 1

i think that what you think of your self is what matters most. Most people are worried at some point of what other people think, but only the people that are closest to you matter. Even those people may have opinions, but they like you for who you are. If you like you, then you're all set.

Answer 2

Personally I think you should not worry about what others think I know it is hard. I tend to do the same thing. But then I get this attitude that I don't give a Sh*t what people think, I will live my life the way I want to and no one will stop me. The only problem with this for me is that I can not truly do the things I want to so badly. The reason for this is because of my parents. There are so many times were I just want to leave and life my own life but I can't do that. I know once I am able to leave I will be able to live the kind of life that I want. I think you should stop worrying about what people think and live up to your own dreams and goals and be proud of what you have accomplished even if other people are not.

Answer 3

Listen to what others think, take the good and throw away the bad. That's the only thing you can do. People are going to talk about people for the rest of eternity. But we have to learn to listen to what is actually beneficial to us and not just bull crap that they want to say to us. You know in the end, it will just be you. No parents, no friends, no nobody and you have to decide. So don't try to live up to other people's expectations because we as humans will never get there. People think of us as supermen and women. And it's stupid for them to set us up on a pedestal that they know we can never reach. And don't EVER try to do something to prove someone wrong. It'll feel good for a little while but then what? you won't have accomplished anything for yourself. Like I always say, be true to yourself and live up to the expectations that you know you can reach.

Answer 4

I never live up to others expectations only to Gods. Anyways, I like who I am, and I am a good person yes, I can be bitchy I admit that but, I respect and accept people for who they are. If you keep trying to live up to other peoples expectations, you will be driving yourself insane. Don't because I used to do that when I was single living at home and when I got married. I lost who I was by trying to be who I thought my parents and my husband and in-laws thought I should be. Not any more! There is always room for improvement but, by our own choice. With that, I leave you wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year!

Answer 5

If you're mature son or daughter, level with your parents.
If you're a worker, live up to the boss' expectations
If you're a wife, respect the point of view of your partner but maintain your individuality
If you're the husband, no need to argue with her, you'll lose
If you're a friend, recognize the group's norms
If you're in Rome, do what the Romans do.
If you're in an island, live up to your standards, nobody cares.

Answer 6

go to codependents anonymous immediately and start attending meeting, read their literature.


Read Your Erroneous Zones.

Answer 7

Only care about what you think. Do not let others change your ways or thinking.

Answer 8

Yes. But, you should care what your friends think, ignor the rest.

Answer 9

just be yourself. but remember to mind your manners. if you feel like you have to "live up to someone's expectations", then you need new friends.

Answer 10

forget about what others think of you, do whatever you want , people have nothing to do with you if you like what you are doing