I have a theory that says that other people treat a person the same way as that person treats themselves. People who respect themselves get respected by others, people who abuse themselves get abused by others, and so on. Do you agree or disagree, and why?
2007-01-04 05:16:53 · 11 answers · asked by Dave..... 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I do not agree with you. Because, according to your theory, if a man who respects himself relates to somebody who abuses himself, then, his behaviour towards him will be abusive!! ?? But somebody who respects himself, respects everybody - isn't it? While somebody who abuses himself, easily abuses all the rest. Human relations is such a complicated issue....
2007-01-04 05:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by Alice in Wonderbra 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow. What a great question. You really made me think. I have to agree with you. The more compassionate, respectful, tolerant, loving, etc. I can be to myself, the more I have of those qualities to give back to others.
Also, I do think that whatever "signals" we are sending out (unconsiously, of course) are what we get sent back to us. Not to be too "airy fairy", but . . . I believe that everything we are is actually hanging around in our aura and that people really do see what is there on some level.
2007-01-04 05:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by Alice laughing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If we tolerate our own abuse towards ourselves, we're likely to tolerate abuse from others. If we demand our own respect for ourselves, we're likely to demand the same from others. It's like what Papevers said, "You teach people how to treat you". I agree. If you believe you're worth nothing, people are not likely to disagree with you, which is why belief in one's self comes first.
2007-01-04 05:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, some theory. I don't think its true. I've seen people who don't respect/love themselves but respected/loved by many others.
2007-01-04 05:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most people treat me better than I treat myself.
2016-05-23 02:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your theory is the same as mine... only worded differently.
"You teach people how to treat you."
and yes... I do believe it is 100% true!
2007-01-04 05:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i disagree with your theory. i have to agree with gabriella, human relationships are more complicated than just this. i respect myself, why does my husband not respect me or my coworkers.
no people do not treat me as i treat myself.
2007-01-04 05:44:35 · answer #7 · answered by Miki 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Just yesterday, a person walked up to me and started stuffing a quarter pounder with cheese and a bunch of fries into my mouth.
2007-01-04 05:25:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I totally agree with your theory.
2007-01-04 05:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree, it depends though, a confident person may come off as cocky therefore seem like an ugly person to me...impressions are very interesting
2007-01-04 05:20:11 · answer #10 · answered by red_klinik 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋