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Have we become too defensive?

How do you react when someone challenges your views?

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Research. I won't argue, unless I can back up my ideas with logical reasons. If I discover I was mistaken, I go back to the person and tell what I learned and thank them for inspiring me to learn more.

May 7/17
8:23 pm
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Hanging2 · 51-55, M

@Serenitree: Somethings cannot be researched. For example someones emotional state or feelings. These are the hardest to test. The only way I can do so is by trying to understand, There is no right or wrong here.

Serenitree · F

@Hanging2: if we are discussing my OWN emotions, or feelings about something or someone, there is no grounds for anyone to challenge me. If it's theirs, I just let them spill it out. If they are talking about a third party, I opt out of the conversation. No one can tell me how to feel about anything. They can tell me why they don't feel the same, but they have no right to tell me I shouldn't feel that way.

May 7/17
8:32 pm
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Hanging2 · 51-55, M

@Serenitree: I agree that no one has the right to tell you how to feel. Well said.