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People Recount The Most Hurtful Thing Someone's Ever Said To Them

"Reddit user em0gril asked: 'What is the most hurtful thing someone said to you?'"

Words matter.

That is a life truth ignored far too often.

I know emotions can run high.

But we really need to acknowledge how we use language toward one another.

It can have a life long-lasting effect.

Think before you speak. That is one of life's greatest mantras.

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People Share The Most Hurtful Things Anyone's Ever Said To Them

A Redditor asked: 'What's the most hurtful thing someone has ever said to you?'

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Physical wounds heal but it's certain things people say with the intention of hurting your feelings that cut so deep.

Whether it's an insult or an unforgivable slur hurled by someone who can either be an acquaintance or a stranger, denigrating comments can have longlasting effects.

Even a family member or a significant other who knows you deeply can exploit your vulnerabilities or insecurities in the heat of the moment.

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We've all said things we regret.

Most often, when we find ourselves in situations where our emotions are in a heightened state, such as a breakup.

Indeed, though some people will go to every effort to end a relationship amicably, others can't hide their hurt, frustration, and resentment in the heat of the moment.

Resulting in their saying some unpleasant if not downright nasty things which may have felt good in the moment, but which they'll likely look back on in horror and embarrassment.

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People say the craziest things.

Sometimes I stand in silence, my jaw on the floor, after I hear a person speak.

I hate to call anyone dumb, but let's get real.

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First impressions can be misleading, to the point of being dangerous.

After all, as Jane Austen taught us in Pride and Prejudice (whose original title was, in fact, First Impressions) the person who ends up being the love of your life might seem utterly loathsome upon a first meeting.

Even so, it's hard not to snap to judgment when meeting someone for the first time, particularly based on what they say.

Be it a difference in political or religious beliefs, or simply something shockingly rude or ignorant, all it can take is a few words or idioms to make us never want to see or hear from someone ever again.

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