Is it normal that i feel bad for objects/people i disklike?

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So.. Throughout my life I've always felt bad for inanimate objects. Not just "Aww, look, it's alone," I legitimately feel sorry for them. I've cried over a leaf being alone one time. I think that speaks for itself.

Recently, though, it's come to my attention that I also feel bad for people I don't like. For example, there is a girl in my Film class that I really cannot stand [and neither can anyone else,] but I feel compelled to talk to her because I don't want her to be alone. You see, my friends ignore her, and she always sits with us, and it's just sad for me to see her there sitting alone... The catch? She is the most annoying person in the world.

My friends are constantly nagging me to cut the sh*t and stop talking to her if I don't like her, but I can't help but feel bad for people who are sitting alone.

And cupcakes that are alone.

And leaves.

And just about everything else.

I guess my question is... Is anyone like me? Is there any cure? Trust me, I don't want to feel bad for people who are annoying, I just do.

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    There is nothing wrong with the fact that you care, and are unwilling to totally write anyone (or thing) off as an object of your affection and love. That is a beautiful thing, and most admirable approach to the world, which needs more people like you in it.

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  • RosiePosy18
    12 years ago

    You sound lovely :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I'm just like you oh my gosh!
    I've been like that since I was 4 :P

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  • Sentin3l
    13 years ago

    LOL at the cupcake comments.

    I find this a lil unnatural regarding inanimate objects such as a leaf. 1 their not gonna show the same feeling if you were sitting in the park all alone, the tree's not gonna up root and walk over to you to make u feel like ur not all alone.

    Personally i think your leading her on...you don't really like her but you make stupid small talk just so you can sleep at night. She might think of you as a possible genuine friend you see her only as the worlds most annoying person.

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  • Tallerico500
    14 years ago

    OCD? If the cupcakes alone, eat it.

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  • hotchickie81
    14 years ago

    I know how you feel. I always feel bad for the last cupcake. I know it can feel any emotions, but I always think the last one is going to be lonely and probably thinking "why did you choose all the others over me?" I'm probably pretty messed in the head, lol...

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  • natureie
    14 years ago

    Never, ever anthropomorphise inanimate objects.

    They hate that.

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  • Jen118584
    14 years ago

    I'm the same way. I always love the ugliest dog. I love elephants because they're big and really awkward. I feel sorry for a piece of candy that doesn't get eaten, for fireworks that aren't as cool as the rest of the fireworks, for pens that never work and get thrown away. I guess I feel like this stuff never gets to fulfill its one and only purpose.I have a houseplant that's in pretty sad shape because a) my cats have chewed on it and b) it doesn't get a lot of sun. I wanted to get rid of it so I had my boyfriend put it out on the porch to be thrown away. It got cold and the wind started blowing and I couldn't stand to see the plant out there all cold and alone so I made him bring it back in, and here it still sits in my dining room! I think it started as a kid, when I had to pile every single stuffed animal I had (which was a lot) onto my bed, because if I only slept with one, I felt bad for all of the others.

    I know what you mean about feeling sorry for people that no one likes, although strangely the feeling is stronger for me towards animals and inanimate objects. Anyways, you're normal, tons of people feel this way. As Ollie said, you're just caring and sensitive and we need more people like you....and me....and definitely my buddy Ollie :)

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    • [Old Memory]
      14 years ago

      And you too, my decent & very caring chum, Jen. xo

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  • Tweetebird
    14 years ago

    i think its sweet and caring. i wouldnt waste too much mental energy on the objects, however i think its beautiful that you have compassion and empathy for all people, even those you dont like. i think it shows maturity and selflessness. with so much unnessary hate in the world, i think it is refreshing and teh world would be so much better if there was more people like you in it.

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  • ComboBreaker
    14 years ago

    Over emotional, probibly. Maby you're just genraly a nice person, with deep thought on their seroundings. Idk but you seem like a careing person. I know how you feel when seeing people alone. Its natural to want to help them feel less alone. Dose someone deserve to be alone just because their anoying? I think deep down you know they shouldnt. Which maby the reason why you feel you need to comfort her. I would probly stick to the "over emotional" thing refering to the inanimate objects though.

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