When my family makes joking comments about me?
I love my animals (dog and cat) and my family always says to me that I will never have any kids, and that I will just raise animals my whole life.
Why does it hurt me so much?
2006-12-31 12:46:49 · 6 answers · asked by He moonwalked on my <3 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Tell your family that it's not funny anymore and that they're hurting your feeling. Im sure they will stop. Family can be insensititve sometimes.
2006-12-31 18:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you're taking their words the wrong way. Many people (myself included) show their love to others by teasing. There have been a number of occasions in my life where my teasing has hurt someone. I never mean any harm by it but others don't always see it the same way. I'm sure your family is just joking about your pets in a loving way. But if it really does bother you, tell them. Calmly explain to your family that your pets mean a lot to you and that you don't appreciate your family's making fun of that.
2006-12-31 21:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kassondra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you take it as a criticism. The way you were raised may have something to do with it. There is always that child inside of us that seeks approval and when, even through joking, we feel we're being criticized, it hurts.
2006-12-31 21:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by Alicia L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first off, I wanna say there ain't nothing wrong with animals. I love 'em also.
It probably hurts because they're your family and you most likely care for them.
"We hurt those we love"... Or something like that.
People generally take to heart comments made by those we know and care about more then comments made by strangers.
I would recommend going to those family members who say such things and calmly discuss with them about how those comments make you feel.
2006-12-31 21:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People pretend to be just joking when really they're mocking you. It hurts because they are TRYING to hurt you.
It's called 'passive aggression.' And it sucks.
2006-12-31 21:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you will never do such a think to them Thais why.
2006-12-31 22:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by celi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋