Why are some people so mean? (Not like criminals, just rude or toxic people)

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Why are some people bad. I am just talking about those mean people or those who hate everyone or those who are toxic. There must be some triggering point to this in their life right? We all have bad qualities. So I am asking you, why are you like that?

For me it’s attachment problems. I don’t like when people gets too involved in my life. Everyone leaves you in the end. That’s the reason sometimes, I start to behave rude with someone ; when they are coming into my radius.

If any one of you are. If anyone of you have this toxic qualities, why do you behave like that?

I am asking you respectfully and want to understand you. Thanks.

Comments

  1. Elegant_Science6720 Avatar

    For me, it’s control. I grew up in chaos, so now I instinctively push people away when things feel too uncertain — like I’m trying to manage risk by preemptively burning bridges.

    It’s not about hating people. It’s fear wearing a mask. And fear unspoken turns into sarcasm, coldness, or withdrawal.

    I’m working on it. But yeah — you’re not alone. Most “toxic” people aren’t evil. They’re just armored.

  2. Leucippus1 Avatar

    It seems to have gotten worse lately.

  3. too_many_shoes14 Avatar

    I find it very difficult to care about the welfare or circumstances of people I don’t know on a personal level. So your kid has cancer. So you lost your husband or father in the war. So you just got scammed for your life savings. I don’t know you. So emotionally I just don’t feel anything and am unmotivated to help.