If Some People Hate You — It May Be a GOOD Thing

March 2, 2019 by Dr Michael J. Hurd

In psychology, it’s a truism: You can’t get everyone to like you.   A lot of people will say, “Sure, that makes intellectual sense, but I don’t feel it.” A lot of people are, frankly, anxious, neurotic or lacking in self-esteem. That’s why they don’t really feel it.

But the fact not everyone will like you is entirely logical — and necessary. It’s not just something you have to reluctantly accept. Think about it. The world is full of different types of people. People like different things, have different temperaments, and even have differing values and principles. So how could it ever be possible for everyone to like you? If you possess a definite and real SELF — then how could you be loved by everyone in a world populated by many different selves?

In fact, I’ll go a step further. If you’re an authentic person — that is, someone who ONLY goes through life saying what he means and meaning what he says — then some people will hate you. In an irrational context (a deteriorating culture, a dysfunctional family, a toxic work environment), many will hate you.

There’s no getting around it. And that’s a sign you’re doing something right.........To Read More.....