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by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 18th, 2007
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by ADIMADMOM on October 19th, 2007
It's not just bad experiences or disappointments, or any of the things listed here. Lots of people have bad things happen to them and do not become bitter. Bitter people are those who cannot get past the disappointments of their life. They dwell on them, hug them to their chest and make them the defining factor of their lives.
by Babycakes on October 18th, 2007
Disappointment after disappointment.
by peterpam on October 19th, 2007
A high view of their own self importance!
by Damiana on October 18th, 2007
Shitty life experiences that they can't let go of.
by ....Michelle.... on October 18th, 2007
I think bitterness is a sign of emotional failure.
by thatsJustme on January 23rd, 2008
I've known "bitter" people who actually had it quite good compared to others around them. So, they lack gratefulness, are very self centered. When something good would happen to someone they were always so cynical, could never be happy for others. I just took it as envy and jealousy..these two emotions have been around since Cain. Dangerous.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on October 19th, 2007
Unrealistic expectations.
by Latina on July 25th, 2008
Mainly Dissappointments - when you are there for others and those others do not reciprocate. People who use people.....and take and take...
by Scifisuz on October 19th, 2007
Mostly who they are .... That said, when people do everything right, follow the rules, work hard towards a goal and then for no reason they have control over, no reason that is just/ reasonable or understandable....they get screwed.
Some folks can pick themselves up and get on with their lives but many internalize the disappointment, feel helpless and feel they cannot win and just hold on to that festering sore forever.
by jazzyjo on October 18th, 2007
fear, greed, not being happy with what you've got
Living in the past, because if you are living completely in the present moment, there would not be any space for the bitterness of the past - sounds a little new-agy, sorry!
by Jack wears love COAT on October 18th, 2007
Anger.
by engineer is Terminator on June 19th, 2010
Indifference and disassociation and last but not the least, denial.In other words, inability or unwillingness to understand other's emotions while or before butchering those.
by Stick it!! on January 7th, 2009
Not knowing God and the choices they make every day of their life to be that way.
by SumoAZ on December 25th, 2008
What they perceive as very painful life's experiences.
by philosopher-saint on December 25th, 2008
Continual lack of empathy.
by Anonymous on December 25th, 2008
People that treat others in a disgusting manner! If you were treated in such a way you would be bitter and you would know why!
by Bsweet. on September 14th, 2008
a lot of hurt, pain and jealousy in thier lives.:)
by Pre204 on September 14th, 2008
Jealousy and discontentment with life. Bitterness only results whenever somebody's better at something that the other is not.
by Bohemian is back on September 14th, 2008
Being treated unfairly and being disappointed with their lot in life.
by patio4it (tumblr) on August 24th, 2008
Having goals beyond their limits.
by Roselynn...unregistered text offender... on July 25th, 2008
Pain.
by Debris - the new slimline version. on October 19th, 2007
too many lemons
no seriously, I think bitterness is caused by many different things but jealousy being the main one.
by Pumpkin on October 19th, 2007
Dark Chocolate.
by Sharkeye Jones on October 18th, 2007
jealousy
by Zack on October 18th, 2007
That is kinda broad, but i think I can oblige. Maybe having a person you've known since being a teenager betray you and never apologizing for it and leaving that person with no explaination as to why the shit just hit the fan. It can only get worse from there the longer it goes on. Some murderers are made that way, but not me. I never had it in me to harm anyone like that. All of this is just a theory of course.
by scotty on June 19th, 2010
being locked up for a lengthy amount of time beside the decease that is the english
by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on June 19th, 2010
when the things does not work out the way they wanted.
by suda44 on June 19th, 2010
Bitterness.
by science_geek on June 19th, 2010
Using too much Thyme and not enough salt during roasting.
by Ron-T on June 19th, 2010
many reasons i guess but revenge,hatered and jeously carried by someone eventually makes them bitter.
by Budman77 on June 19th, 2010
Sometimes it a case of clinical depression, but that's only a part of it. The inability to control one's destiny, if, for example, one is an invalid (don't you love that "in-valid"), the spirit rages at the unfairness of the situation. That comes out as bitter remarks, negative ideation, and, in the case at hand at my house, it leads to further isolation.
by Just A Girl on March 12th, 2010
Hurt. There is a saying that human beings only hurt another when they are hurt themselves.
by Linz1805 on March 12th, 2010
The inability to forgive and forget.
by jibbyjabber on March 9th, 2010
Sometimes life is just too sweet, and who doesn't need a little contrast?
by ANicole on February 13th, 2010
I think a traumatic experience could. In other cases less "traumatic" I think its lack of love - for self, others - no healing mechanism. and overall not choosing, using or seeking options to go beyond the pain or jealousy, etc.
by best on January 7th, 2009
Prolly drugs
by sickofgames on January 7th, 2009
betrayal
by thatsJustme on January 7th, 2009
Life can, as in Naomi's case....she at 1 time changes her name to Mara, which means bitter.....but hey, it worked out....she BELIEVED...
by Rahbar on January 1st, 2009
unfriendly behavior!
by me and you on January 1st, 2009
being sarcastic or bcoz of jealousy and lack of attention..
by Aksafari on January 1st, 2009
If you use too much anise, or, overcooking them.
by gucecity on January 1st, 2009
i think it's a jelousy of not being able to integrate into a social life, not because of a lack of social skills but a failure to lauch into friendships due to ignorant and selfish people surrounding them and no invitation from people to join the circle of society.
by bloodlylilcorpse is back on December 25th, 2008
Money and disrespectful people.
by Anonymous on December 25th, 2008
My ex was very bitter. Im not going to go in details, but she never got over this problem she had a long time ago when she was younger. I was with her for four years, and I don't think she ever got over it. She was very unrealistic about meets and demands, very spoiled, and yet hardly got along with her parents at all. Even her best friend has told me that even she can't stand her sometimes because of the ridiculous views she has.
by thatsJustme on July 27th, 2008
mostly, themselves...
by LaurenFortWorth on June 20th, 2008
getting a pimple on picture day!!!
by madi on June 20th, 2008
sour fruit. it also makes them frown a lot
by Niva-Wants-Answers on June 20th, 2008
lemons
by The Dean on October 19th, 2007
Normally people aren't bitter, they are somewhat sweet. However certin foods they eat can affect their meat's flavor. Perhaps too much coffee?
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by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 19th, 2007