Why do I get my feelings hurt so easily?

It's hard to not take things personally. We all tend to really care about other people's opinions, even when we say we don't. If someone says you look younger than you really are, then use that as a compliment. I'm sure in 15 years, you would love to hear that. It's hard to hear criticism. Instead of shutting down, learn from it. Criticism helps us grow as individuals. You are who you are and you can't change that, so embrace it.

You are very sensitive of character. I don't know you personally and your background but there could be a few different things why you are like this. It could be that you always like to please people and hate to disappoint them. You try to do your very best . To be a good person, to do your job well, to treat others with kindness, you study hard . And basically you don't have bad intentions . Motivation behind what you do is genuine. When someone criticise you it hurst you. You feel disappointed and it offends you. If that is the problem you are dealing with you have to tell yourself that nobody is perfect. Eventhough you do your very best, there will be always things that we have to learn to do better. Try not to dwell on it and take the advice on board. Remember that others make mistakes too. You don't know about those mistakes because people choose to forget them. And they don't talk about them but carry on with life. The other reason why you could be sensitive is that you are a perfectionist . You aim very high. You put a lot of pressure on yourself and on others. Because of this you can get hurt by not living up to your own expectations . And when people point this out it devastates you. Another reason that you are so sensitive is that you have been brought up in a culture where your parents and family have put a lot of pressure on you to perform. It made you sensitive to critic . You naturally want to perform to please others . And it has shaped your personality. So, whatever reason there is,for your sensitivity ..... the good thing is that you are aware of it. You are annoyed with it and you want to change it. That is a very positive attitude. And you will find because you are aware of it , it is a great step to fix it. /// Try to see criticism as something positive . A way to improve. Remember that nobody is perfect and you don't have to excell in everything. Also everyone has different opinions and what people say about your age or looks is a personal opinion. It's not necessarily true . . I was wondering if your family and friends around you are more opinionated than the average person ? That could be of culture. By the way: looking younger is a great thing ! Most people like to look younger for their age, so that is a plus for you ! I am sure that with age in the next few years you will overcome your sensitivity and become stronger. Keep being aware of it and try to be positive . You are a softie and that is lovely . Take care

Theres only sometimes where im not in the mood to hear **** like that, people would be more mad than sad at that type of question, you may not even know it but alot of people i know will just hold their anger back and just answer your question especially if it comes out of nowhere, they might just feel like punching the person or pushing them or sometimes for asking a question, so you are not bad at all.

the way to not getting hurt is not taking it have you got other delightful things if not search or seek. you could seek a teacher or pro social worker or so