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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Shineshelly]Hi there, Sorry to hear you are feeling isolated and hurt by those around you. I think we can all relate to these types of feelings at some point. Unfortunately, people sometimes say and do things that are careless, blunt, insensitive or even mean-spirited. While we can't control the intentions or behavior of others, we can determine how we will act. We can choose to not be offended. It can be so hard to overlook certain 'annoyances'.

I have found in myself that if I am becoming offended more often than normal it's usually because I have become too preoccupied with myself: "No one liked my ideas." "She was curt with me." "They hardly talked to me." "He didn't even thank me." "No one ever asked for my opinion." "Nobody paid any attention to me." It can get pretty ridiculous if I let the self-loathing go too long. I would encourage you in those moments you're feeling frustrated with those around you to look for the good qualities they have and focus on that. Shedding unfair expectations of others and assuming good motives has helped me overcome my sensitivity to a degree as well.

As a military girlfriend/wife of over ten years, I feel like I am in a constant state of meeting new people. This has definitely opened the floor to being hypersensitive in the process of getting to know people from all over the country and world from different backgrounds. I hope what I've said will encourage you. Praying for you. Hang in there![/quote]

Really awesome advice! [/quote]

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