Sometimes, we say, “I feel you should know be better”. We make it sound like it’s a feeling. But it’s an interpretation of what we think you understand. Many other words sound like feelings but are hidden opinions. Here are a few examples:
- Betrayed (opinion about what you’ve done)
- Ignored
- Diminished
- Manipulated
- Taken advantage of
- Disrespected
- Unappreciated
- Misunderstood
- Abandoned
- Criticized
- Judged
- Belittled
- Controlled
- Suffocated
- Invalidated
- Oppressed
- Insulted
- Neglected
- Embarrassed (when someone else is involved)
- Ashamed (when someone else is involved)
- Blamed
- Patronized
- Threatened
- Excluded
- Hated
- Despised
- Rejected
How do you know? You can’t feel rejected without anyone else being involved! Remember, your feelings are based on your needs. When you feel rejected, your true feelings could be anger, sadness, frustration, etc., because your need for inclusion isn’t met.
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