Do you think being too sensitive is wrong?

Bunny is sick of nasty people! - Bunny don't like nasty people. She is too sensitive and can't deal with anyone who is mean and nasty.
@charms88 (7538)
Philippines
May 30, 2007 9:58am CST
I am a very sensitive bunny by nature. Too emotional and caring. I have to admit that I hated being like this. I have been the unfortunate recipient of nastiness from someone whom I thought is a good virtual friend days ago. I let go of the matter and pretended that it was nothing. Whenever I'm in a pissy mood, it is not my habit to hop around mylot and start acting mean and nasty to anyone else. I still give sensible responses. I know how to treat every mylotters with RESPECT. I tried not to take this virtual thing way too personal. But I can't help it. I'm really too sensitive. I like to know if being too sensitive is wrong? Is there a way to pull out this sensitivity from my system? How do you deal with people who are nasty and mean to you? Do you think I should start playing tough and show off my fangs when I'm in a bad mood? Do share your thoughts.
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@GardenGerty (160466)
• United States
30 May 07
Bunnies leave very deep bites, their teeth never stop growing. I have scars to prove it. Like you, I still answer nicely, even when in a bad mood. I will not let someone else rob me of the joy of living. Are you wrong to be sensitive, no, your feelings belong to you, they are not right or wrong, they are just part of who you are. Can you pull out of it? Yes, if you make that choice, and talk to your friends, and get your fur and ears gently stroked. I am so sorry you ran into a mean old bull dog who was having a bad day. You will pull out of it. Maybe, sometime, you can even ask, why? Have a good day bunny.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
I think I better get my tools and start sharpening my fangs again, LOL! I have my bunny pride too, you know. I would rather have my ears stroked by sincere friends. Have a good day to you too, gerty.
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@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
30 May 07
Someone was eman to my little bunny friend?? Who are they, they really don't want to see a monkey get angry !! We have very sharp teeth !!!! I am a very sensitive person too. I just cover it with sarcasm. People think I am being sarcastic and don't know how truly hurt I really am. It works for me. There is nothing wrong with being a nie, respectful person. I will go toe to toe with someone that I feel is being nasty or negative without reason. I will not allow my friends or family to be abused by nasties !! So point em out and let me at em bunny !!
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
That's the problem with me, monkey. I don't have it in my bones to retaliate back. I still try to be respectful despite everything. My fangs are just not sharp enough. Just hand me your bananas and I will be alright again. I'll make sure to holler your gorilla too when I need both of you, LOL!
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• United States
30 May 07
Whenever you need Bunny !! LOL
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
30 May 07
I think people should not say anything if they don't have something nice to say. If they don't agree with something, they can say something in a nice way to disagree. There is no reason for anyone to be nasty. Don't let them get to you and if they are being extra rude, - them and no, don't show your fangs. It just would not look good on you. lol
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
30 May 07
yup. i certainly believe in being nice even when you disagree at some points. let's just make this place a better place to be in and not a war zone. hehe.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
LOL, I just have it in my mind to add 2 little nice fangs on my bunny avatar. This might scared the posters more and stop being nasty to me.
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• Singapore
30 May 07
Hello baby, good to know you are still here. Who was nasty to you? I sure hope it wasn't me... I don't recall anything bad from our last communication. I have been thinking of you everyday. How are you?
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
You have a brilliant mind, baby. You should have guessed who this "nasty" person was?
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
Hello baby, glad to see you here. Do you think my thread is not too interesting that you didn't answer any of my questions. Any advice that you can give me with nasty people? Do you think I should hop in to that person and give my best karate kick? Or is it better to sink in my fangs to leave a deep scar for that person?
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• Singapore
31 May 07
Of course your thread is interesting.You have so many responses. I have to dig everywhere before finding my response on this page. I didn't think you would care about wanting my response to specifically your questions. I thought you would care more about whether I post a response. As for "advice", I will need to know the identity of that "nasty" person before I can properly "advise".
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 May 07
Oh my goodness...has someone attacked you again and made nasty comments. No, it's not wrong to be sensitive, and I sense too, you just don't like confrontations either...being sensitive shows that you are a caring person, unselfish and think of others...However, as I've discovered in my own life, one does have to stand up for oneself..I usually avoid confrontations like the plague but there are times I do speak out and defend myself....not in a nasty way--I always try to be very diplomatic about things But oh, my goodness...bunny show her fangs when in a bad mood...gee, I just can't picture that! LOL
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
Nahhh...no matter how I sharpened my fangs, its still blunt, LOL! I'm referring to a close friend here. You know very well that I treat everyone well. You might have something in your crystal ball there to help lessen my sensitivity. Do you think I should paint my bunny a nice color black like yours too. Just to let everyone know that I have a fiery nature too, LOL!
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@MJLami (1173)
• United States
30 May 07
I know where you're coming from. Personally when I get the nasty comments I just move on. They can write whatever they want but it won't ruin my day. If anything mylot should help you to not take things so personal. We all have different points of view and sometimes what we write does come across offensive to others but the replies can be brutal. I think most people on here mean no harm but I'm sure there's a few that are here only to be mean. My sister in law's dad was the kind of person that would start a discussion just to be argumentative and rude. I'm sure there's that type on mylot too. Just try to shake it off - only answer the topics you want to and when you do get the nasty replies I would just ignore them unless there is something that needs to be corrected on your end. They're not worth getting to you. You're not on here to be mean and it doens't mean you have to take it when someone is.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
Thanks mjlami. I know that mylot is composed of diversified people. I always leave the rude or offensive responses without commenting back. There is no sense to put myself into their level.
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
30 May 07
i am really sensitive, too... a very sensitive person. i can be hurt quick and i can be annoyed quick, too. even in small issues that i think i am offended, i easily get hurt. i guess it's natural but we need to handle matters professionally. i for one when receiving painful responses or comments, i just let it go. i think about it but not dwell so much on it anymore. or else, my whole day will be ruined. there are times when i comment back... but i comment back still trying to be nice. it does not hurt to say things nicely even if we disagree on several discussions. just that people love to be rude.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
I know what you mean, mary. I've known of some posters here by heart who has a nasty streak in their bones. I avoid involving myself with them as I don't have the time to debacle with them.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
30 May 07
Charms, you are a sweetheart and you have a gentle caring nature. There are lots of people here who care about you and love you. If being sweet, kind, gentle and caring makes you too sensitive then that's ok. I cannot believe or imagine you with fangs, just buck teeth for munching carrots...lol. Don't worry about those cretins that come in here to upset the balance of things. Don't respond to them, just brush their nonsense away as you would a fly who is annoying you. They are really not worth your time or energy let alone any emotion. If you react to their nastiness they have achieved their aim, you see?
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
For every rude and nasty remarks I received, I never retaliate. I am still in my best element and show them that I'm an educated bunny. But coming from someone who is close to me, that's different. I'm not talking with this friend in the meantime. I rather stay sweet with a friend like you. "grin"
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
30 May 07
I don't think being too sensitive is wrong at all. I am the exact same way. I am very emotional and caring also. I'm sorry someone was being nasty to you here at Mylot. None of us deserve that treatment who try very hard to do good unto others. I try to never be mean and nasty to anyone either. I always treat other with respect, if it is possible. When people are nasty and mean to me, I just stay away from them. I don't stoop to their level just because they are mean and nasty. I am a firm believer that what goes around comes around and it doesn't have to come from me.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
30 May 07
Very true. Good for you. They are not your friend here at Mylot if they are going to treat you like that. They should respect other members. Mylot will deal with this person soon if they keep it up.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
That's what I'm doing, steph. I have already strayed away from this friend. If this friend doesn't know how to respect me, then there's nothing I can do anymore.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
30 May 07
Not wrong at all! I am sensitive in a lot of ways and take offence easily when others make rude or snide comments. Sometimes I ignore and sometimes I don't. Unfortunately I have a tendency to retaliate badly especially if I am in a not so good mood. I found that when I am, to actually stay away from mylot because then I don't come across as being rude just because I'm not in a good mood. You know bunny, it doesn't hurt to show your fangs/claws once in a while, even if it's just to scratch the air LOL Sometimes they need to be told that they are out of line and that being disrespectful will not get them anywhere (but that's just me!). Hang in there bunny!
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
LOL, maddy. I think I need to start playing rough with anyone. I just don't have it with me. I'm not a confrontational bunny. My personal and casual friends always treat me accordingly. Not one nasty words can be heard of. I'm still here and will keep on hopping, LOL!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
30 May 07
I hear ya bunny! Happy Hopping in Mylot :)
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• Canada
30 May 07
I too am a very sensitive person Charms, and so I know how hard it is to be this way. However, it's not wrong to be this way. The world needs people like us that are caring, and emotional. If we all walked around with no care for anyone else's troubles or plight, we'd all be in serious trouble. As hard as I know it is, please try not to take what this person said too seriously. Nastiness comes in every way shape or form, and the secret is to pick yourself up, dust yourself down and keep going. As much as I'm too sensitive at times, I always say that you can knock me down, but you won't KEEP me down!
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
Hello kitty. You have a nice way of putting up with nasty people. I tend to shield myself and wear my mask. I don't like to let everyone see how vulnerable and affected I am with their nastiness. I just like to stop caring too much. "sigh"
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@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
30 May 07
Emotionalism or sentimentalism extended to farther limits is undesirable . After all why do you have to be so sensitive as to the point of a nervous breakdown. Life's problems , your associates' behavioral peculiarities - why should we be so much bothersome ? Let's face things boldly . nothing wrong or bad is going to happen to those feeble minded if you are good at heart and have a loving disposition in the true sense . Good luck.
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@AmbiePam (91779)
• United States
30 May 07
I can't speak for Charms, but I don't think she means sissy sensitive. No one finds that desirable.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
Oh my sukumar. Its true that I'm sensitive but not to the extend of having a nervous breakdown. I still have an interior toughness in me. I'm just saying that I hope my friend will show me a little respect. At least I like to think I deserve it.
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• India
30 May 07
hi Bunny being sensitive is part of you so people better know that and learn how to treat you accordingly :) hhmmm as for starting to play tough...keep it as a last restort if they dont listen to any reason give them back as good as you get but otherwise let them run around with their nastiness no need for you to loose your sensitivity and become one of 'them' take care bunny and be lovely, sensitive and warm as always :)
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
Thanks for the kind words, anochaudhary. I don't think I will ever be able to toughen up with nasty people. I will just leave them and hop around to my sincere friends.
• India
30 May 07
you are welcome Bunny :) and from what i read from the posts i think you have more friends than the 'nasties' around so dont worry we can take up for you anyday :) no problemo :)
@kumbarn14 (735)
• Pakistan
30 May 07
Sensitive is a high quality a human possess and this brings happiness, when you come across nasty people just act calm and finally, ask them, are you happy now. This will definetely make them feel odd, though they may deny sometime. Just keep yourself happy, these nasty people will come and go but you will be you.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
Thanks for the kind words, kumbarn. I will stray away from this nasty people from now on. I rather spend my time exchanging wits and humors with good friends.
@Phlamingho (7825)
• Denmark
30 May 07
It's not wrong at all, it's actually really sweet, but it must be very hard for you if everyone can make you sad so easily...?
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
I know. But I'm used to it now. I only need to take some deep breathes like this nasty friend taught me and I will be fine again.
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@Marie2473 (8512)
• Sweden
30 May 07
I am also sensitive BUT I have learned to deal with the real issues. I do not really care that much about mean people online, I care more about the people in my everyday real life. If for an example a "real" friend or my bf would be mean I would be crushed, but if someone here would be mean i would just shrug my shoulders and move on. I do belive that people today show way to little respect though and that we have forgotten all about "treat all people the way YOU wanna be treated"
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
31 May 07
I know what you mean, marie. All my personal friends are always nice and treat me accordingly. This online friend is very special to me. I guess I just pop in a stick of carrot whenever someone tried to be mean to me again.
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@sadanand (191)
• India
31 May 07
Well,being sensitive is not wrong bunny. Sensitiveness is a part of the human nature and every human being is being endowed with it, though some people become mean and cruel depending on the circumstances. Nobody on the Earth is born with an evil intention. Situations in life make him/her mean and nasty. You are too sensitive bunny. Do not change yourselves, there is nothing wrong being sensitive. Be like a Roman when you are in Rome. You got to have the courage to face the ugly realities of life. All the best !!! Sadanand.
@sadanand (191)
• India
2 Jun 07
Hey Bunny !! I do not mean to lose your charms dude!!! I mean to say you have to have the courage to face the ugly realities of life at times. Let me reinterate being sensitive is a part of the intricate human nature. Do not carry with it everytime. Be down to earth and pragmatic. That is what it means to be like a Roman when you are in Rome. All the best!!! Sadanand.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
2 Jun 07
I know what you mean, sadanand. I can be like the Roman without losing my true bunny self. :)
@SKLC_PT (1234)
30 May 07
I know it's hard being over sensitive however it isn't wrong to be that way, after all it's not like us sensitive people can turn it off, we didn't come with the light switch therefore don't have the off function incorporated into our systems. And being over sensitive we sometimes don't know how to deal with what we feel, as even the fact that we got upset on such small things sometimes makes us upset, as we don't want to get so touched by things as it can hurt us a lot, am I right? I know it's real hard, but you might want to say nothing or give some witty responses, but you'll have to have enough strength to pull away before things get to nasty. I really hope you can put your bunny nose up and hop away from them, with your nose held high and hopping away with grace in a "I don't need you" attitude, because if they are hurting you, tearing you down, that's exactly what you should think, I always think "I don't have time in my life for people that think they are better then me, I don't need them!" After all staying associated to them might end up dragging you down like a heavy wight on a ship. Just remember that if you are mean back you might feel guilty afterwards, being mean to sensitive people might hurt them more then make them feel better! Sometimes I feel better sometimes I feel worse.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
You got my point, PT. The thing is, I always ended up feeling hurt and depressed. I can't for the life of me ever remember treating this friend badly. I have always been supportive. I guess this friend only sees me as a nonsense bunny. "sigh"
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@jencai (3412)
• Philippines
2 Jun 07
I guess we're of the same attitude. I don't think being sensitive is wrong for as long as you know your limitations. This feelings comes from within, of course we never wanted to feel that way but it's coming out naturally. The best thing that we could do is to CONTROL our EMOTIONS. This way we could avoid doing or saying things that may hurt other people.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
I'm sensitive but not too extreme. I'm also good at hiding my emotions. That's why people can't read me well oftentimes.
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@jencai (3412)
• Philippines
6 Jun 07
I see. Most of the time I tend to hide my feelings too. I'll better keep quiet to avoid unnecessary outcome.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
7 Jun 07
It really depends on how much you like to reveal yourself here at mylot. I can only reveal a portion but no more. I rather keep the rest privately.
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• United States
30 May 07
Why would you pull out the fangs when you are in a bad mood? Doing so will only make you feel terrible once the mood has passed and you realize how you treated people. No, deal with the issue at hand. In the words, deal with whatever had caused your mood change. Deal with the problem if you can identify it and move on in life. I tell people all the time, for your own well-being, self preservation, etc. don't fixate on things that are of little importance. And by all means don't fixate on the behavior and actions of cyber friends. There is nothing you can do to control someone else, so don't take the fall-out personal. Therefore, it is only wrong to be too sensitive when or if it impacts other people.....Don't be so hard on yourself.....and keep your expectations low when dealing with cyber friends......goodluck
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
30 May 07
Thanks inallduetime. This friend is very dear to me. I just didn't expect this friend to suddenly turned nasty to me. And no, I don't think I would ever be able to show my fangs. It isn't my style. Thanks for the great input.