How good are we at coping with being ignored, (I'm not good, just watch what happens if this thread gets ignored!)

I prefer to be ignored over harassment or rudeness. That's why I use the ignore feature!!
 

Of course I am. I was born in Australia which at the time was very egalitarian unless you happened to be indigenous or of Chinese heritage. Education was free and good health care was accessible. However, my parents were not wealthy and our circumstances were pretty ordinary.

There was one way that I was privileged though - I had no brothers and my mother believed in education. Many other girls of my generation had to leave school early while their brothers were allowed to finish high school or to learn a trade.
 

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When rejected or ignored social dynamics imply superior/inferior ranking for whatever reason. The one left out of the circle wants to be accepted into circle thereby improving social status and the opportunity to contribute his/her social status to larger socially accepted circle.

The socially accepted leaders & monitors of the desired circle defends the circle against potentially undeserving members from entering the circle.
 
Shero said:
I am happy to say that is not my world Warrigal.
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grahamg said:
Talking of ignoring people,....., (back on it agreed? :) :) :) :) ).
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I did not notice, at first, that you @grahamg, were the OP of this thread which is why I deleted what I posted. I do not have you on ignore, I simply ignore you. Like I would a hole in my shoe if I were on a long walk. Nothing I could do but ignore it and endure the irritation. 😂😂😂

Hopefully you understand this explanation.
 
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Ruthanne said:
I prefer to be ignored over harassment or rudeness. That's why I use the ignore feature!!
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You make some good points there, though to mention one of the tenets of "Transactional Analysis" for a moment, this suggests being ignored is harder to tolerate than "Negative Strokes", (meaning being reprimanded, or even abused I think?). :)
 
I've got this "BEING IGNORED " down pat.
Last spouse.......pardon the expression......When the HONEYMOON is over.......had 28 years of......
Next to no conversation, communication, didn't think it was important, felt like i was invisible....till there was something he wanted.
So.....
If that wasn't being ignored.....what was......sigh.....i'm well trained in that department.
 
MickaC said:
I've got this "BEING IGNORED " down pat.
Last spouse.......pardon the expression......When the HONEYMOON is over.......had 28 years of......
Next to no conversation, communication, didn't think it was important, felt like i was invisible....till there was something he wanted.
So.....
If that wasn't being ignored.....what was......sigh.....i'm well trained in that department.
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You're very long suffering, and I'd suggest your former spouse was behaving in a very immature way by refusing to communicate as you describe! :(
 

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