Do most people share the same tendencies?

Hi Pose123! I have some good and some bad within me. Sometimes the good gets the best in me and sometimes the bad brings out the worse in me. In each cases, I dislike what is bad in other people and I don't see myself doing the same thing or most of the time denies ever thinking in a negative way. I may have the capability of being the person I despise but not necessarily being that way and acting that way. I would maybe, in a given situation but as I am learning more and more each day, I learn to curb my behavior and attitude towards people and myself. I learn to be more caring and sensitive to the feelings of other people yet I can not say that I am in complete control of my emotions. For emotions can bring out the worst in me or maybe it can bring out the best. I hate the selfishness and self-centeredness of some people around me but there is this hunger that i want some attention myself. I guess, even if there might be some similarities of the behavior of other people I dislike with mine, I am very careful and cautious not to be like them for I keep in mind of how it affects me in a bad way and that pain or hurt I never wish to inflict it on others. I hope I making some sense here. haha.. Take care and God Bless!

Well, a lot of people always tell me that I'm very much like my brother ,and this is why we always have arguments ,but of course I believe that I'm a lot more tolerant than him. LOL!

Your balanced perspective on this discussion is great. The fact that seeming similarities create conflict...as do differences is a fascinating part of the human condition. In my personal and professional experience we all have our 'presenting face' and sometimes it does not represent who we really are or allow us to reveal what we truly think. The fact that people wear masks can lead to a perception that we are or are not like another that is often invalid. In my observations people do not like to be challenged...and as long as they are in agreement there appears to be a likeness. When when conflicts arise they often are reluctant to own their part in it...so then they judge the other person and play the blame game. So, I agree with you that if we have an open mind and heart our relationships with people can create a mirror for ourselves. The biggest hiccup seems to be within our capacity to self-honest...from my perspective anyway. Raia

That being the case, sometimes yes and sometimes no. People don't get along for many reasons, but I -did- see a share the same ideals but didn't get along with one another. Why, I don't know. I guess people just like to rival and prove themselves better than everyone else. Even if those others share the same opinion.