Why are people verbally abusive? Does it really make them feel better knocking someone down?
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Sexyrabbit
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Unfortunately, yes it does. They are trying to make the world, and everyone in it, conform to the way they think the world should run. It's an impossible task, of course, so they take out their frustration by venting on the most convenient target, who, unfortunately is usually a close family member who deserves better than to be a whipping post.
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i should know, my father never really hits me, but hes been doing this to me and my mom and my brothers our whole lives. i dont think its about that, its more about CONTROL and the people who do this, and even more crytical towards themselves. like my dad makes fun of my mom b/c she fat, but he used to even cut the fat off bacon strips. but every abuser is different.
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I think some people are just bullys .. however, there are several people who just don't think before they speak .. I know lots of people who say things without thinking and most of the time they don't think what they said was mean unless you point it out to them ..
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Verbal abuse and knocking someone down are two different things. Knocking someone down is physical and could be deemed abuse. Verbal abuse stems from an individuals personality and could be caused by any number of reasons. Probably it stems from some facet in their relationship with you that they see as negative. Level-headed, non-emotional communication might help. Simply inform the person that you do not find it constructive in your relationship and suggest an alternative. If they are knocking you down, then it is physical and there are laws in most places that can be used by which to address the situation. If it is physical, then consider communicating to the police to see what they suggest.
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Because people don't stop to think before they open up their mouth. They speak without thinking first and I would have to say that unfortunately yes some people feel better by putting someone else down even if they know how wrong they are in doing it.
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