Criticism for the sake of it!!!

Why criticizing people has become such a part of our behavior that we find it abundantly hard not to criticize? Why are we so eager to find fault with someone, even when we don’t see any point to criticize?

I am talking here in terms of friends…why do friends hurt you with their harsh comments and criticism EVERY time you meet them. The criticism ranges from finding fault with everything that you have, wear or take interest in…be it petty things like jewelry to shoes, clothes to your cell phone and your Degree. When everybody else knows the worth of it.
It seriously hurts, when you appreciate them with an open heart even when they don’t worth it just because you don’t want to make them feel bad.

People love to criticize others because of some kind of complex, superiority or inferiority or what? Or it reflects that they are egotistical prat. How to deal with such kind of friends?

PS. I am NOT talking about positive/ constructive criticism here that we can use to improve ourselves.

Please share your insights.

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you cant change a person but you can always change your company. stay positive. :-)

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why you open this thread?? Don't you have anything good to do?? :@:

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There are few people who appreciate others even in close friends bcoz its only the nature who force others to appreciate or criticize. But in circle of FRIEND s you don’t need to bother about these tings as u can’t change the nature of ur friends but that man can have other qualities as well. So just bear with them. Like i rarely appreciate others but still ve friends even they are few.
When u use the terminology of friendship then you know that in every circle of friend we have one who is a punch bag and every one feels good to put some remarks on him and all enjoy but if that person say any thing rudely then others can’t enjoy and said please be patience we are only kidding.

IMO, there is only one criticism which is negative/destructive criticism. The +ve one is an advise.
So your style must be like an adviser :fatee: while giving +ve criticism (If your style will be like a criticizer :cb: then this will not be a +ve) :cobra:
I think above line will clear it :slight_smile:

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You have crappy friends, find some new ones :)

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U mean those people who every time, "keera nikaal te hain"?

I know people like that. I don't anymre.
Limit ur interaction with them :)

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go on offensive against those people Eshal...offense is the best defense. ... go for the jugular and have them on their back-foot :D

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because it makes people feel better about themselves

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lol, hear it out with one ear and take it out the other. As long as what you own is something you like or love, don't give a damn about what anyone else says about it.

And I would say that even 'CONSTRUCTIVE criticism' notionhas just gotten out of hands. It's like people have completely forgotten to encourage and acknowledge the goods. Everyone is stuck to finding solutions for another to 'become better or change'..:S

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It sounds like you should distance yourself from those people and surround yourself with positive people. A lot of times, these people are so unhappy with their life and the things they have, that they feel the need to bring the others down around them. Be yourself and be proud of who you are and don't let anyone else change you or let their opinions bring you down. You are the only you in this world! Make the best of it and be happy with your decisions. =)

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Thats true..but old friends are difficult to leave :slight_smile:

I have lots of good friends…I actually said this observing friends in general :slight_smile:

:lajawab: YES…the keera nikalnay walay people.
How come you dont have any? Have they changed themselves or you are no more friends with them? :slight_smile:

Dont encourage me to beat them up :cb:

I think so :slight_smile:

We have actually replaced encouragement with evaluation :hmmm:

Dont you think we have to cope with such type of people sometimes :slight_smile:

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:hayaa:
I believe one should tolerate the same criticism on oneself too if its okay for others. Dont say afterward “we were merely joking”

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in simple words be ready for :hbk:

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Every one has its own style/nature so you can’t force them change their habits :sunnyboy:

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Read only the title of this thread…would be enough for you.
I didnt have anything else to do because i have no interest in dishwashing stuff to worry about stinky glass :chai:

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i like your thread, but i think honest, well-intentioned criticism from friends is the best thing. telling it like it is isn't valued?

however, constant picking and putting down is rude and those people can't be called friends.

criticism from aunties is not welcome.

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I stopped being friends with them. Not specifically for that reason but that was one of their traits.

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Honestly i dont hv such frnds who wud criticise just for teh sake for it....never had them...
yes frnds who advise and whose advise i seek ....but not the criticising kind....

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What if aunties are ur friends? :(:crying:

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^:rotfl: hahahah well in my dictionary aunty isn’t just a specific age group it’s a mindset.