Do you consider it "pushing my feelings" on another, when I'm just trying to make someone aware of facts?
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Mom- Youre Going To Find LOTS Of People That Insist On Keeping Their Heads In The Sand, Whether They Believe You Or Not\nSome Dont Want To Believe The Truth, Even When Its Starin Em In The Face\nSome Will HIDE From The Truth, Cause Its Too Painful To Admit That What Youre Showin Em Is Real\n\nTheres ALOT Of Reasons\n\nAll You Can Do Is To KEEP TRYING To Reach The Ones That ARE NOT AWARE Of The Truth, SHOW Them, TELL Them\nAnd Hopefully Youll Open Enough Eyes And THEY Will Inform Others\n\nKeep The Faith Mom, Youre Doin The Right Thing\nYour Kid's Futures Are At Risk
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If you're not torn up about it, let it go. If you tell them "this person said you said this..." the situation may resolve itself.\n\n.
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My family does that all of the time! It's so annoying, it's just a way of saying what they want without getting in trouble for it. I can't really tell you when to consider it the truth disguised b/c you really just have to know the person. Sometimes it can really be a joke, but if you feel that it's just a snide remark then it doesn't really matter whether they meant it that way or not. If what they said hurts, or affends you I would say something. Like please don't joke like that, or something else. It may not always turn out the best, especially if you really did catch them, but if you don't say anything it won't stop. Good luck!
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think how you would feel if the situation were reversed? but i know how you feel, i take numbers even though i have no interest in calling that person, i mean some guys cant take no for an answer. all you can do is tell the truth.
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I don't avoid telling people, I just don't prefer to discuss it unless it comes up in conversation. I hate when others are pushy about their beliefs, so I make a point not to be.
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you can't force people to think the way you wish them to. if you put up with this, continue and don't complain. if this bothers you, move
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I am a very opened minded person. I believe in telling the truth. be Honest. say whats on your mind. get it out in the open and you will feel much better. I am open to hear others. I'm always there to help if they need me.
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Well if you feel you must.A proper response would be \nnothing more hurtful than whatyourself received, as\nwe dont need to escalate it to anything physical.\nRestraint is a more powerful response.
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Well i would say that sometimes i actually do that i do it because i either dont feel like reading the whole thing or i just want to get an answer down thats my opinion but others might be truly correct
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are you kidding me? of course you need to let someone know how you feel ESPECIALLY if both know there is no future, AND obviously if there is no future and both know that, then i guess both know what kind of feelings it is, or what kind of feelings missing.
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Yes I too have been told this at times and I too am the most down to earth person I know.\nIt is a very slight put down.\nIt is saying that you are odd, strange, out of the ordinary, different, peculiar.\nI would take it as a put down.\nI would from that point on assume that the person who said it was not really my friend and tuck it away in my mind.\n\nAlways listen to your feelings.\nThe fact that you asked that here means that you are bothered by it. And if you are bothered by it, it means that your inner voice is telling you that this person insulted you. The inner voice will never lie to you. Always trust your feelings. If it feels wrong, it IS wrong.
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No. Considering their feelings will change your question, and then you won't get the answer you may need.  Never censor yourself just to mollify the feelings of others.
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i'm not sure what you meant by your question towards the end there, but i do believe that you shouldn't necessarily go with a decision based off emotion alone. now, some things you already know your decision, and are emotional about it...and that's fine. but definitely have the facts right there with you.
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All feelings are true:  the questions are whether the feelings are based upon reality or misconceptions; and whether the feelings express a good desire or one to be avoided.\n\nThis is where most people trip themselves up.  Feelings are not thoughts or facts; but they are still reactions to facts, so if you don't have your facts straight (always a risk when dealing with other people,) you may be having feelings that you wouldn't even have if you knew the truth.\n\nAnd, just because you feel something doesn't mean it's right to act on it.  I may feel very attracted to a married acquaintance, but it would still be profoundly wrong to act on those feelings.  I may feel a desire to strangle some idiot who deserves it, but we all know better than to act on such feelings.  Unfortunately, the majority of desires are not so starkly right or wrong.
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These people need telling straight,or it just continues.I've had people like that in my life.Its annoying.I have said,I like your company but I have other commitments.I put it in a nice manner,but make sure they get the message.
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Yes, I catch your drift.\n\nI ask questions that interest me intellectually or emotionally, but that doesn't mean the question is necessarily ABOUT me. I just want to know what other people think. Some of our Y!Answer friends love giving advice so I suppose they assume it's all personal.
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Is it depressing her because you are pointing it out to her and posting questions about it?