There was a time in my life where I felt very bitter and untrusting towards people, but I didn't go out of my way to be mean. The worst about me was a
scowl on my brow and a harsh tone in my voice. I know now the things that made me feel that way and its was normal explainable things like being in an
abusive relationship. I could identify within myself why I was bitter.
What I don't understand is when people just don't care or look within to understand why they are mean.
I'm a little bit interested in psychology and wondered if mean people are just sociopathic.
From looking into Psychology today, some of the things that point to a person being sociopathic are,
Lack of remorse or shame
Inadequately motivated social behavior
General poverty in major affective reactions
www.psychologytoday.com...
So I realize that not every mean person is a sociopath and looked into why are they mean,
The summary from article in Psychology Today says,
"When you insult or criticize someone else, it may say more about how you are feeling about yourself''
"Insecurity over ourselves drives much of the cruelty in the world''
www.psychologytoday.com...
So rather than let the mean people get to me, I have come to the conclusion that they in their own misery want to bring people down to their level and
I can only feel sorry for them.
There are so many bright thinkers here on ATS, I would enjoy reading everybodys thoughts on why they think people are mean
Or do you agree with what Psychology Today has to say?
Thank you for reading.
edit on 18-10-2015 by peppycat because: spelling
edit on 18-10-2015 by peppycat because: spelling and
double link
edit on 18-10-2015 by peppycat because: spelling