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I want to add an addendum to my answer, based on Little Mizz Pittsburgh's posting.
In my personal life, the opinions of others do not figure into my actions, with the exception of my wife.
That being said, there's an enormous difference between taking into account what others will think of you, and taking into account what effect your actions will have on others. I do take into account the latter.
I do too with family, friends, and co-workers...pick your battles...avoid conflict....or stand up and make a statement...maybe others will respect you...or not!
Many times my friends said to me I can't believe you let her /him talk to you like that.....my response..."I'm working on what and what is not worth fighting over."
People who say, "They don't care", are lying to themselves and to everyone else.
If people really didn't care, we'd have a lot more folks walking down the street naked, crapping in the bushes. You care what people think, I promise, even if you've convinced yourself that you don't.
Lmao--Off the subject...But I once went out with friends and they invited this ex. Mariene....and as we walked out of this club...he just turned and said "Wow this bush looks a little thirsty" AND PEED! I was soooo shocked! Wow
The older I get, the less I care what others say or think about me. Of course, your actions have an indirect effect on others so it's important to keep this in perspective. As long as I'm not jepoardizing anyone with my action(s), who cares about their (dis)approval. The world would be a better place if everyone minded their own business.
Sometimes I care and sometimes I really don't give a damn. Honestly, it depends on my mood. However, the older I get, the more I've noticed that I lean towards the "I don't give a damn" attitude.
I hear so many people talk about how others might think of them.
Like, "You will make me look like a bad mother."
"I will look like a tramp."
I have always done exactly what I want. I wear what I want and do what I want. If I want to play on the playground with my boy and run around with him....I will without a thought of what others at the park might think.
What about you? Are you really conscious of others opinions around you?
You're examples are other people TELLING you what your actions will do...GETTING you to think about it.
I strive to get others to walk in my shoes as well as try to see it from their vantage point...and life and business is sooooo much easier that way.
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