Do you show kindness and compassion to those who you don't think deserves it?

I try.

mindstruggle · 31-35, F

Yea ☹
Sometimes people don’t seem to deserve kindness, but everyone’s going through something. I don't mean letting things slide, just a door to understanding. Kindness is as much for our own peace of mind as it is for others.

bijouxbroussard · F

I’m capable of civility towards anyone—that’s how I was raised.
But those who know me can tell the difference between me being civil vs the warmth I can show people I like. 😔

exexec · 70-79, C

Yes, at least it's not my job to judge whether a person deserves it or not. When I give out food at the food bank, I give it to those who show up, even if they are driving a Lexus.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I maintain a professional disposition if at all possible.

Example: I had a gig last night and some family attended. It was also the anniversary of my dad's passing. My mom was there with her boyfriend who has not only dissed my bands in the past but only been openly scornful of me. Did I want to curb stomp him? Yep.

I simply greeted him and moved on.

Tumbleweed · F

I try really hard because you don't always know what someone else is dealing with. I don't always succeed, but I try.

onrealityofdreams · M

Everybody deserves kindness. And I'm not in a position to decide who does and doesn't receive compassion.

RogueLodyte · M

Yes, but when they question, accuse, or suspect me of having any motive other than feeling that they are deserving, I will eventually withdraw.
I try to be a good person, but when someone tries to gaslight me into thinking I am not, I tend to accomodate them.