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Does it bother you when people don't like you?

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Just wondering how you guys feel when you can tell people don't like you.. Or can you even tell?

I'm sure /some/ of you know i'm going through some stupid INTP/ESFP identity crisis, and I'm just wondering how it is for you guys.

For me, I am very sensitive to when people don't like me and it makes me feel pretty sad and down. Or I think I am.
 

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The fact that I want people to like me is why I keep my mouth shut a lot of the time. But I want people to like me for me. I often beat my self up about things I do when interacting with other humans. I fear that people are getting a false view of me, and I hate inaccuracy. So if they hate me and know me, then eff um. Although it's been pretty rare for people who meet me in person to not like me. Beats me why they do, though.
 

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For me, I am very sensitive to when people don't like me and it makes me feel pretty sad and down. Or I think I am.

It used to really bother me.
Then I kind of got over it.

I mean, it still bothers me, but I'm not going to lose sleep over it now, as long as I'm proud of who I am and how I live my life. Not everyone is going to like me, approve of me, whatever; and sometimes it's just because of personality differences and other times it's because of their baggage, and the only times I have to worry about are when I realize I could have / should have done better but didn't and ended up rightfully earning someone's animosity, and THAT I can try to fix.
 

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I don't really care if I'm disliked. I hold this belief that if someone doesn't like me then they're not the kind of person that I want to like me anyway.
 

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I want people to like me but if they do not then it is their problem not mine.

Decided that was my philosophy on that subject when I was 13, never regretted it, life has been a lot less complicated ever since.
 

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If I like and/or respect them it bothers me greatly.

Other times, depending on the individual, it can make me a bit proud.
I'd rather be subject to the ire, than admiration, of a great many people.
 
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I find that is very rare for someone to dislike me. I am pretty non-confrontational, is that an INTP trait? I also lean pretty close to F when it comes to personal relationships, so I tend to be very sympathetic and good-natured. I get along with and relate to almost anyone, even people who are very different from me (pretty much everyone).

When I find out someone doesn't like me, then, I am more surprised than anything. I start wondering why this person doesn't like me, and I am indignant about it at first: Why would anyone dislike me? I'm fucking awesome! People should consider themselves lucky to even know me! But after this reflexive response, I stop caring almost immediately. The logical part of me admits that I probably don't really like that person either, so I just don't waste any more mental or emotional energy on that person and forget about it. I've got more worthwhile things to think about.
 

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The fact that I want people to like me is why I keep my mouth shut a lot of the time.

I used to be concerned about people's feelings to this extent, but then something changed and now I actually prefer generating any sort of reactions. When someone dislikes me then it means that there's potential for new possibilities.

It's fine, it's even interesting.
 
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I used to be concerned about people's feelings to this extent, but then something changed and now I actually prefer generating any sort of reactions. When someone dislikes me then it means that there's potential for new possibilities.

It's fine, it's even interesting.
I can identify with that. It can be kind of fun to have enemies; competing or plotting against people is good intellectual exercise. Sometimes I wish I had more enemies just so I could dominate them.
 

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I can identify with that. It can be kind of fun to have enemies; competing or plotting against people is good intellectual exercise. Sometimes I wish I had more enemies just so I could dominate them.

Well, I don't think in terms "domination." It's more-like social experimentation. "If I did X, what are you going to do next i wonder?" A great amount of possibility is found with individuals, whereas physical objects and their patterns are often too static. I think this plays a huge role in making me interested.

There are limits to this, of course. No physical pain please.
 

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It bothers me; but I tell myself that I shouldn't let it bother me and then suddenly I'm not bothered.

5 minutes later I forget that I told myself that I shouldn't be bothered and I become bothered again - until I remember that I shouldn't let it bother me and then it doesn't.

Viscious circle.
 

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Kantor I believe you have Adaire's quote out of context, it's a direct response to the title question.

It makes me very unhappy when someone I like/respect dislikes me; due to my non-confrontational nature these are generally the only people who dislike me, which frustrates me a little as there are a great many people in this world I would love to experience the hatred of.
 

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It does so less and less as I get older, generally.

It never bothered me when coworkers disliked me. There are plenty of coworkers I dislike too. Part of the natural friction of the workplace, plus when you take a bunch of monkeys and put them in a cage to compete together, what do you expect?

It seriously pisses me off when somebody dislikes me without even knowing me, but just from some public image or idea of me. Like on internet forums, I hate it when some idiot decides I suck, because they mis-interpreted a post. At least get to know me before you decide to hate me!
 

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It seriously pisses me off when somebody dislikes me without even knowing me, but just from some public image or idea of me. Like on internet forums, I hate it when some idiot decides I suck, because they mis-interpreted a post. At least get to know me before you decide to hate me!

Yeah, that used to be one of my trigger points.

If you don't like me because of something actually true about me, then fine; I can accept that better. But when it's inaccurate or stupid, then that would eat at me.
 

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It all depends on how much respect I have for the other person. If someone I respect doesn't like me... that hurts. If someone I think is a tool doesn't like me, good- if anything, that makes me happier. With most people, I really don't give two shits what they think of me.
 

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Same as Adaire and Fukyo. When there is someone I don't respect, their opinion of me is nothing I pay attention to. When there is people I don't like, I usually quite openly avoid them, I don't care what they think about it.
 

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Much like many of the others, I dislike being misunderstood and find the idea of angry emotion boiling like poison gas as a result of a misunderstanding a fairly upsetting image.

Other than that, generally the people who know me best like me. Much like many others, upsetting asshats not only doesn't bother me, it's a guilty pleasure, especially when it can be done publicly and with pinpoint accuracy by referencing the asshat's asshattedness. :)
 

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Well there are some kinds of people who if you haven't gotten them to dislike you, there's probably something wrong with YOU

These are not most people, though. It's generally more convenient to be liked than not, at least of a casually good opinion. But I don't really go out of my way unless it's someone I'm focusing on some kind of relationship with.

I guess it doesn't really bother me if I'm disliked by someone, beyond having interaction with them become more difficult
 

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It makes me very unhappy when someone I like/respect dislikes me; due to my non-confrontational nature these are generally the only people who dislike me, which frustrates me a little as there are a great many people in this world I would love to experience the hatred of.

I just went out on facebook and made a redneck I've never met hate me, it feels good! I had to send the associated friend a message insisting he not share my details; I managed to accumulate several threats against my person for not being in agreement with him over the importance of his favorite holiday.
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 

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I just went out on facebook and made a redneck I've never met hate me, it feels good! I had to send the associated friend a message insisting he not share my details; I managed to accumulate several threats against my person for not being in agreement with him over the importance of his favorite holiday.
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Stop annoying poor Mr Katter.
 

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I'm extremely attuned to the emotional ambience of a room - folks' body language, tiny verbal cues and their general conversational tone. That said, I would prefer everyone remain upbeat and so forth but I hardly care. I would rather have an interesting discussion than a cordial, lame one.
 

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Stop annoying poor Mr Katter.

Was that a blind guess or a culture ref? If it was a guess then you succeeded in making me go and check his name, if a culture reference I don't get it and google is being non-compliant.
 

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Was that a blind guess or a culture ref? If it was a guess then you succeeded in making me go and check his name, if a culture reference I don't get it and google is being non-compliant.

Check out Katter's Australia Party:

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Same as Adaire and Fukyo. When there is someone I don't respect, their opinion of me is nothing I pay attention to. When there is people I don't like, I usually quite openly avoid them, I don't care what they think about it.



It's probably worth to mention, though, that I am not openly rude to people (unless they ask why I avoid them). And generally when I meet people with a different (IMO silly) opinion, I do debate it in a calm manner. When people are being friendly (like some religious people), I do ask questions more "carefully" (but isn't it a bit odd...?).
 

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Oooooooooh. Yeah I don't rly follow politics, never mind those of Queensland :(
 
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...especially when it can be done publicly and with pinpoint accuracy by referencing the asshat's asshattedness. :)
Editor, I prefer the term "asshattery." But I agree; it's quite satisfying to get an angry outburst out of someone when they realize you're smarter than them and there's nothing else they can do.
 

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Just wondering how you guys feel when you can tell people don't like you.. Or can you even tell?

I'm sure /some/ of you know i'm going through some stupid INTP/ESFP identity crisis, and I'm just wondering how it is for you guys.

For me, I am very sensitive to when people don't like me and it makes me feel pretty sad and down. Or I think I am.

aww :( ;hug

I think it depends why someone doesn't like me, and who it is. If it's someone I've let down, then I would get down about that and try to repair it, but if it's just some person who doesn't care much for me, then whatever, I don't care much for them either :mad:

Better to focus on those who do like you than those who don't.

Also: MBTI is silly, don't let your identity be questioned over it. You knew who you were before, you know who you are now.
 

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Yes it bothers me if I don't know why. If I know why I'm okay with that. So why don't you like me? I want to know ... or else I can't can not sure might be bothered.
 

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When i respect that person and that person doesn´t like me i think about it yes but when someone is under my standards i don´t care however the problem comes when i don´t know why they don´t like me if i know then it is fine.
 

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Just wondering how you guys feel when you can tell people don't like you.. Or can you even tell?

I'm sure /some/ of you know i'm going through some stupid INTP/ESFP identity crisis, and I'm just wondering how it is for you guys.

For me, I am very sensitive to when people don't like me and it makes me feel pretty sad and down. Or I think I am.
It only bothers me if people don't like me because they have a false impression of me. If so, I'd rather they knew me as I actually am, then they could make a proper judgement.
 

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I changed my mind. Not having someone like me could present an unfavorable or even dangerous situation. Doesn't matter if I know why or not. There is a good chance I might get the hell out of there. Like:

1. Walking into a synagog without a yarmulke
2. Going to a dance party not having showered for two weeks
3. Traipsing around Taliban territory in Afghanistan with a hot babe on my arm
 

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Just wondering how you guys feel when you can tell people don't like you.. Or can you even tell?

It used to bother me if I couldn't understand why. Like most INTP's, I'm generally non-confrontational and don't tend to try to impose my will on anyone. It seemed senseless that anyone wouldn't like me because I saw myself as very easy going. Yet frequently I found that people didn't like me for reasons I couldn't fathom, and puzzles are a challenge.

Later, when I began studying the psychology of social dynamics, I realized that I gave off an "aloof" vibe. As an introvert, I learned that my body language and lack of eye contact are off-putting to extroverted, sociable types. I didn't think of myself as unfriendly, just someone who didn't need much socializing. To them, I came off as snobbish, closed, and arrogant.

I have now developed the skill to get anyone to like me. It is a very simple formula perfectly suited to an INTP's chameleonesque quality. But after I learned the algorithm, I found that I didn't care whether anyone liked me or not. However, I usually force myself to be friendly just enough to not be off-putting. I try to smile and make eye contact with everyone I encounter. If there is someone I don't like and want to avoid, I can turn the aloof act back on full steam.

Happiness is having options.
 

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It's probably worth to mention, though, that I am not openly rude to people (unless they ask why I avoid them). And generally when I meet people with a different (IMO silly) opinion, I do debate it in a calm manner. When people are being friendly (like some religious people), I do ask questions more "carefully" (but isn't it a bit odd...?).

This is the second time this month you've quoted yourself. Forum narcissist of the month?

That animation looks like the astrophysicist Neil Tyson raising the roof by the way.
 

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I am the same way. I hate not to be liked. Especially if the person does not like me for a superficial reason...or if I feel the person misunderstands me in general...

I would think all humans want to be liked :confused:

However, if the feeling is mutual then idc -_-
 

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I am the same way. I hate not to be liked. Especially if the person does not like me for a superficial reason...or if I feel the person misunderstands me in general...

I would think all humans want to be liked :confused:

However, if the feeling is mutual then idc -_-

I guess I associate being esteemed with being congenial and popular, and being congenial with being inoffensive, and being inoffensive with being average and safe and a purveyor of stagnantly useless knowledge. The norm is stupidity and warm complacency; thus, I dislike congenial.
 

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It only bothers me if I am required to get along with them to accomplish something. Otherwise, fuck 'em, they are annoying.

I'm sure /some/ of you know i'm going through some stupid INTP/ESFP identity crisis, and I'm just wondering how it is for you guys.

Just be INTP. I'm starting to realize that Jung's typology system, even though it's founded on some neat objective concepts, can't be used properly by people that don't fully understand it; and spending the time to understand it might change a person's type or even require a certain type to use it appropriately (if you don't believe in that sort of thing). :storks:
 

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i actually use the fact that people disliking me as a sort of mock status with my friends, so the idea of someone disliking me isn't bothersome, mostly because i did it on purpose or said person needs a thicker skin.
 

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I guess I associate being esteemed with being congenial and popular, and being congenial with being inoffensive, and being inoffensive with being average and safe and a purveyor of stagnantly useless knowledge. The norm is stupidity and warm complacency; thus, I dislike congenial.

At the risk of being congenial, I will say that makes sense ;)
 

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people dislike me in a way, that is very dangerous to me. they think little of my nature, my core. it bothers my sense of security.

they don't dislike my character, because i am gentle and harmless enough.

it's interesting how it goes apart: self-assessment and the perception others have of me, in this regard: from a behaviorists objective perspective, i don't make an effort to adapt, to be more like someone, who's nature is more appreciated, because, coincidentally, part of my nature is all about being authentic. i can do some self-censor-lies, and make heavy use of this, but i have nothing in me, that could possibly become creative about wearing a mask, being "someone" - according to their definition, of what it means to be someone.

so they say about schizoid people that they don't give a fuck about how they are perceived, and they say about me, that i am schizoid.

and i am mostly extremely scared of the stupidity of people's judgement.
but i can't do anything about their stupidity, can i?

i used to be strongly opposed the idea, that i might be schizoid, for a while. that's how much i cared about not being the one, people think of as having a defect in empathy (i am emotionally slow, but have above average theory of mind and very good visceral empathy (mirror neurons of perception) and all texts say, that schizoid people are usually very sensitive, but no one has read those texts, because people are too insensitive to take interest in psychology). but ultimately, i surrendered: the concept of being schizoid, albeit it has never been properly explained, endet up being more interesting to me, than my reputation.
 

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Not really. I don't like starting anything that may end up being negative in a way. I used to care quite a bit about people liking me or not, but now I don't, because I just find it's a bit of a waste of my thinking time.
I'm quite the peace keeper between my small group of friends.
 
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