Do you have any tips on how to stop feeling hurt by other people?

Asked By: Damisela 26-30, F 6 months ago

Am feeling quite hurt by a friend and want to learn how to be less affected by things like this. I know everyone has their own issues and things are not all about me - I just wish I could be a bit "thicker-skinned". Thanks!

Thank you for all your great answers! :)

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Posted by oldfarmguy Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:20PM

Keep the important things about yourself to yourself and don't give them the power to hurt you.

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Posted by dskdw25q9n Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:21PM

Have a drink, or smoke pot.

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Posted by MikeWinther Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:19PM

Garth Brooks... Standing outside the Fire

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Posted by LG76 Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:42PM

I'm not sure there is any way to stop feeling, but you can change how you perceive and react to that feeling of hurt. Good luck and if you figure it, please let me know :)

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Posted by experinceproject Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:27PM

Self love ! It hapnd wid me i used cry at every complain she made den realised everyone will do and say they want ! Your job is to do wat u want ! Say wat u want to say ! But politely n kindly !!

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Posted by Makessense Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:26PM

The "not all about me" comment is the clue. I came from a very dysfunctional family (even wrote about it in a novel) but discovered at an early age (thankfully) that my behavior whether bad or good had little or no influence over my family and our relationships. I rarely get hurt by other people but if I do, as we all do at times, it's easier to deal with in a mature fashion and come to a solution or just move on.

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Reply by Makessense Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:36PM

absolutely, my older brother's life was effected (he became a mean alcoholic like our dad) and it destroyed his life and all his relationships. Everything that happened to me strengthened my ability to live. I'm not bragging, my brother was handsomer, smarter, more talented than I but for some reason didn't have the inner-strength to overcome his environment.
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Posted by whitecloud2000 Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:29PM

Get yourself a hobby and focus yourself on it.

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Posted by DarkSoulsShallBeMineRIP Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:24PM

Get a nice strong man to hold you in his arms and real close to his heart

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Posted by jatpack3 Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:23PM

Apathy

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