Noticing that others have reaction to "sensitive" people...
2007-08-29 14:15:27 · 10 answers · asked by Pansy 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If you're a girl, I wouldn't think so. Being sensitive would make you the mother-archetype wherever you are, so you'd attract people in need. If you're a guy, however, it is completely unacceptable socially.
I'm in tenth grade, and I'm very emotional--and I'm not afraid to show it. I have no problem bursting into tears or going into passionate fits of righteous anger. I'll sob at sad songs and movies. Guys are supposed to be tough and macho, hiding their emotions...but not me! Honestly, I think it shows I have more strength than other guys, but other people will disagree strongly.
But most of all, I CARE about people--which makes me a complete outcast unless I'm needed as shoulder. Then I'm thrown away like a used tissue...I've often tried to not care so much, but I simply can't.
If somebody's having a bad day, I can tell, and I'll pester them until they talk to me. I always know when it's "something" instead of "nothing." I'll go far out of my way to help others. I'll listen to others for hours on end. There are people who hate my guts, but they'll run to me if they're in need, and I'll always be there for them no matter what because that's who I am. Then, once they've gotten what they needed, I'll be left alone again, never having it reciprocated.
Recently, I've gone through hard times, and I've been desperately crying out for help--nobody listens. Nobody cares enough about me to lend ME a shoulder when I need one most, even if I've helped others countless times. It hurts. It's lonely. But I won't stop caring about people. I won't stop loving no matter how much it might hurt me.
2007-08-29 15:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is sensitive to some degree. Being sensitive means to have feelings and emotions. Without feelings, we would be a bunch of robots or automatons. It is not a social deterrent, but rather a social benefit. The reaction you indicate to "sensitive" people, is in itself a sensitivity. How do like them apples?
2007-08-29 14:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely the opposite.
The sensitive person will be more prone to emotions such as hurt and anger, jealousy and revenge. This only perpetuates the very problems that we face as individuals in communities.
The sensitive person can often have over-reactions to situations which only contribute to the states mentioned above.
2007-08-29 14:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think anyone in the "arts" is a sensitive person; therefore I am. It has gotten me into hot water several times. I try to have the skin of a rhinoceros, but it is hard, sometimes. So I would say "yes" to your question.
2007-08-29 14:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems that people tend to try and take advantage of sensitive people or try to get a reaction out of them just for the "fun" of it..
2007-08-29 14:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by TrackStar22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People you don't know very well tend to get defensive since they don't trust anyone, and if you're sensitive about your own situations they'll probably be deterred because they're jerks.
2007-08-29 14:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by shmux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be very uncomfortable. I think extremely sensitive people remain pretty much to themselves or in small enclaves...there is simply too much input otherwise.
2007-08-29 14:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I love sensitive people!!!!
2007-08-29 14:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by sweetmommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because when people have think about everything to say around you they never want to be around you because their afraid of setting you off.
2007-08-29 14:22:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in our world. Come on over !!
2007-08-29 14:22:57 · answer #10 · answered by thirsty mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋