So many people get this wrong, they confuse fear with respect.
Or having power over someone with respect.
I think it genuinely has to be earned in the right way. Or just given until someone doesn’t respect something worthy of disrespect.
Also it’s not your fault if someone doesn’t respect you despite never wronging them.
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I agree completely. Hell, I even taught this to my kids. My love, you have unconditionally. My respect, you have to earn (by demonstrating responsibility and mature attitudes). I also hope (and think) I’ve earned theirs in turn.
I would agree with this. But I’ve encountered so many situations where people didn’t take me seriously until I got angry, like parents for one. They’ve never seen me, nor have they ever respected my wishes, and it’s not until I get angry that they start to listen.
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Try disrespecting a grizzly bear
better to command respect
i don’t think this is unpopular
Maybe, but sometimes demanding respect gets you the respect you deserve. If simply for fact of you speaking up for yourself.
You seem to be confusing respect and admiration here.