How to Survive an Insult

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Tip 1 - Why Insults Hurt—And Why They Shouldn't

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kingtim | permalink

Humans sort themselves into social hierarchies with fighting words, but insults don't have to sting
Tags: psychology, insulting, insults, slap in the face, social hierarchies

For further reading: http://ideas.time.com/2013/03/08/why-insults-hurt-and-why-they-shouldnt/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - When he was insulted, he did not insult | HOUSTON MENNONITE CHURCH on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by toe 2toe | permalink

Every now and again things come into sharp focus. It happened to me this morning. Tears instantly poured down my cheeks. I’ve been following several news stories that tugged my heart strings, and, like I’ve told you before, I try to read the news not as information but as calling and discernment. The first story…

For further reading: http://houstonmennonite.org/peace-and-justice/when-he-was-insulted-he-did-not-insult/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Respond To Insults | eHow

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Pamela Girardin | permalink

Whether you have been insulted at work or at school, it can hurt your self-esteem. When another person insults you, you may even wonder if something is wrong with you. It is important to recognize that the person who insulted you likely doesn't feel good about herself, and insulted you to feel better about herself. Instead of dwelling on the...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4947276_respond-insults.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - The Perfect Comeback for Your Passive-Aggressive Friends

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Eric Sandras | permalink

Life coach and O, The Oprah Magazine columnist Martha Beck has four principles to help you handle cutting remarks, subtle stabs and passive-aggressive friends.
Tags: Martha beck, passive aggresive, friendship, karate, kung fu, insecurity, relationships, fights, argument, spouse, marriage, november issue

For further reading: http://www.oprah.com/relationships/The-Perfect-Comeback-for-Your-Passive-Aggressive-Friends ^[4]

Tip 5 - What It Takes to Survive Disappointment and Heartbreak

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bill Dreshfield | permalink

It's okay to look behind you in the rearview mirror from time to time, but believe me, you don't want to live there. Move forward.
Tags: what, it, takes, to, survive, disappointment, and, heartbreak, fifty

For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-labermeier/heartbreak_b_1624935.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Carolyn Hax Live: Shot of compliment, no insult chaser (Friday, Nov. 14)

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hersh Bhargava | permalink

Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
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For further reading: http://live.washingtonpost.com/carolyn-hax-live-20141114.html ^[6]