Do you demand respect, or do you earn it ?

Umile · 2024-04-26T11:49:09-04:00

Respectful of Differences - Do you demand respect, or do you earn it ? " Don't demand Respect from others, but don't... (78 replies).

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I demand it.

I earn it.

I just pretend like nobody is even there.

My presence is what you get, Respect is payment.

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" Don't demand Respect from others, but don't tolerate disrespect either "

- Me

I think I'm too nice when it comes to setting boundaries. And it's really understandable cause of the way that I'm buit. But. I think it's high time that I make people stand on it.

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GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M

You cant demand respect from people. Even if theyre forced in a position to show respect it wont be genuine and lead to problems in the future. You have to show reapect to be worthy of receiving it.

Umile · 41-45, F

@GuyWithOpinions I get what you're trying to say.

But some/most don't deserve my respect.

It's very hard to make me respect someone,

But, I'm not gonna tolerate their disrespect.

My dignity demands it.

GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M

@Umile if you think someone doesnt deserve your respect its because they havent earned it yet. Maybe for good reason.

If you find it hard to respect people maybe its because you have been hurt in the past so your less likley to trust making it harder for people to have a chance to earn it.

Maybe you dont tolerate disrespect because your tired of loosing respect.

If you judge everyone the same the cycle will always continue. Maybe change the type of people you surround yourself with. There are worthy people out there somewhere. If you close off completely you might never find them.

But yes. I agree with you..

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