Do you hate your relatives? Is it wrong to hate?

Philippines
November 3, 2008 1:38am CST
Are there some people you wish were never part of your family? I know this subject sounds kind of "touchy" but.. it happens. It's part of reality. Is it wrong to hate? I mean, for example. You're in a situation where someone hurts your mother and your uncle (mother's brother) just sat there, not defending your mother? Will I be condemned to hell for hating the person? Hm. Are there relatives of yours whom you hate?
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4 responses
• Philippines
17 Feb 09
hatred is an emotion. and, like other emotions, it isn't wrong. feelings are, after all, a natural part of man. what makes hatred wrong (or right) is what you do with it. for example, do you try to resolve issues with the relative you hate? or do you backstab then smile when he/ she is talking to you? good things may come from a purportedly negative emotion such as hatred. it gives us the opportunity to know more of who we really are. it opens doors for epiphanies. and if you do something fruitful from this hatred that you feel, then hatred has actually helped you become a better person. :) there may be things that my relatives do which i hate. i try my best to speak with them as soon as possible, while the opportunity is still there. if things get resolved, then good. if things get worse, i make a point not to follow the example they set which i hated in the first place. remember that it is still possible to hate someone's actions without actually hating the person (the same way you may hate how your boyfriend forgot about your monthsary although you love him). maybe you should ask your uncle why he did nothing. maybe he had a valid reason. maybe if he did something, things will get worse for your mother. maybe he doesn't have a good reason, but talking to him may get rid of the hatred that's bothering you. one thing's for sure: before you make up your mind about hating what he did, perhaps it's time to bring out the magnifying glass and investigate. hehe =)
• Philippines
21 Feb 09
aw, shucks. hehe. i'm humbled. ^_^ i hope you have resolved your issues with this relative of yours. see you around, friend! ^_^
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
17 Feb 09
Hi phyrethyme I think you can't please everyone, so you can't like anyone too. I think it's normal especially when someone hurts your love ones, you hate them. Same with me I don't like anyone to hurt my love ones, I remember them, specially when it's a relative, cause they have no right, specially when your having your own, working hard for them still seeing them hurting my family is a different story. We live in peace and we don't mind them in their lives. Have a nice day to you!
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@lucy02 (5015)
• United States
11 Feb 09
Well hating anyone is wrong. Certainly though you don't need to sit quietly if someone is hurting your loved ones. I don't hate any of my relatives. There are some though that I find difficult to deal with but not many.
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@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
13 Nov 08
i hate most of my relatives.... because they all pre-judge us just because our dad was not that good to them. my dad was never a favorite person on their family so we off springs was judge based on how they know our dad. i dont go much to family reunions and stuffs like that. this november one of my closest cousin will be getting married i will be going but i know i will not be enjoying for the relatives will start criticizing again. but i am doing this for my cousin.
• Philippines
14 Nov 08
I understand. That's tough, to be the ones hated. Like there's always some tension. Thanks for the reply.