The real reason they enjoy putting you down
It has little to do with you and everything to do with them.
by: E.B. Johnson
We have all encountered that one person who seems to get a thrill out of putting us down or making us feel bad. For some, that person is a member of their family. For others, it’s a partner, or a coworker, or a friend. In every instance, this person does serious damage to our wellbeing and even our self-esteem. But why? Why would someone choose to hurt others? Taking off the lid and seeing the truth enables us to move forward with more compassion, and even more security in protecting ourselves and our happiness.
The real reason they enjoy putting you down.
Do you have someone in your life that is always putting you down? Do they seem to get pleasure from seeing your suffering or discomfort? There’s a reason they get so much out of the pain they put you through. When you see the reasoning behind their behavior, you can more effectively decide how you want to move forward with this person. In every case, honesty and boundaries become key.
They have low self-esteem
People with low self-esteem often resort to tearing others down as a means of making themselves feel and look better…
