Why Does it Hurt Inside When

Question

someone criticizes you openly in your presence.

Is it because you are sensitive and wouldn't criticize another, and you have compassion? Is that why it hurts you more?

Answer 1

Yes because you have feelings and are human.

Answer 2

Yep.  You're probably overly sensitive and/or crave approval.  It's normal for all people to want the approval of others, but some feel rejection more deeply than others.  You sound like you may be young (no offense if you're not).  You should get help with this now because there's always going to be someone out there who doesn't approve of what you do or who you are.  You simply can't please everyone, like the saying goes.  If you learn now how to be happy with who you are and what you think, learn how to accept constructive criticism and ignor destructive comments, it will become easier as time goes on.  You will live a much happier life if you live it for what makes you happy instead of trying to make others happy.

A friend is someone who knows all about you and likes you anyway!

Good luck!     : )

Answer 3

yep cuz you are more sensitive compassionate and were raised with manners and wouldn't tk of doing that to some one else. makes you a better kinder person. ppl who do that have an inferiority complex. it makes em feel better to criticize some one else. my bro  and my sis are like that i would never criticize them or hurt them or want them to feel bad in anyway but they don't have the same respect for me,and claim to love me. well i say i love them more and i don't hurt that which i love.

Answer 4

I can upset when someone I love or close to me criticizes me because you usually don't expect criticism from the people you care about. I am very sensitive so it hurts alot when I get criticized. I am now learning not to sweat the small stuff and just be more laid back.