Judgmental and critical people.

[Rageaholic]

Do I even need to explain this one?

I don't buy this crap that some criticize out of love. Perhaps a few do, but I would estimate that most of the time, they are just trying to be better than you. Think about it, why else would they feel the need to criticize your personal decisions? I wish I could simply not give a fuck about what other's think, but it's easier said then done. Especially since many of these douchebags are in charge of hiring.

[DrFaroohk]

This is why I pretty much avoid my family whenever I can. They're good people but overly critical. Like my dad. He's a good man. I can't say that enough, because he is. It's not like he beat me or raped me or anything. But he's sooooo overly critical it sucks. His sister is the same way. And they always like to say things you already know.

I'm so glad I missed them for Thanksgiving this year. I'd been dreading all week the inevitable conversation about how work is going, and then I have the choice to either A) lie to them, which won't work out so well since I'm sure they know I got fired or B) admit I got fired for fucking off, and then I have to listen to big long lectures about what an irresponsible loser I am.

DON'T YOU THINK I KNOW THAT ALREADY!?!?!!?!?!???!?!?!?!

[Adeikov]

If someone has got to you with their comments; then it means you need to learn to stand your ground, defend your right to be (your position (points) or your person (motives)).

The word 'criticism' has negative connotations, I think, Try using the word 'feedback'; (connotation: something by which you can learn). The words you use to describe an event can affect your response to it.

I wish you peace.

[Rageaholic]

If someone has got to you with their comments; then it means you need to learn to stand your ground, defend your right to be (your position (points) or your person (motives)).

But most of the time, I shouldn't have to defend myself. They're the ones who bring it up and it's usually none of their business anyway. For instance, why should anyone care what I choose to eat? It's MY choice and if I'm aware it's unhealthy, than they have no right to comment. Like Doc said, I already know that I screwed up and I don't need to listen to others tell me that I've screwed up. And I especially hate being asked a bazillion questions especially like "Why did you forget your cell phone?" or "Why do you do this?". Do you really need to ask?