The TWO surprising reasons why your friends aren’t more supportive | Mel Robbins

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    When you start growing and changing, don’t expect your friends and family to be supportive.
    Your changes force people to think about the changes they AREN’T making. And it’s easier to criticize what you’re doing than to reflect on the choices they’re making. For example…
    When you stop drinking during the week, your roommate will feel self-conscious when she pours herself a glass of wine. That’s why she says, “C’mon just have a glass with me!”
    When you get up at 5:30am and make it to the gym for a 6am class, it makes the person you’re dating feel bad about sleeping in. That’s why they reach for you as you’re crawling out of bed and can be kind of rude when you’re getting home.
    When you stay in on a Saturday night to work on your side business, it makes the friends you normally go out with realize they don’t have a whole lot going on in life. That’s why they say, “You’re no fun anymore.”
    This is normal. We all do it. Even me.
    So next time your friends and family aren’t supportive, don’t be surprised.
    Instead of being annoyed, take a step back and realize that your behavior is setting a positive example. They are just not ready to follow it yet.
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  • @scottgould6590
    @scottgould6590 2 роки тому +1491

    There is a somewhat famous quote I have heard:
    “You are going to tick off a lot of people when you start doing whats best for you.”

    • @gina7800
      @gina7800 2 роки тому +36

      So sad but so true!

    • @Freespiritedqueen
      @Freespiritedqueen 2 роки тому +8

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯🎯

    • @baharkallaway3609
      @baharkallaway3609 2 роки тому +7

      So true

    • @dreisiglps2451
      @dreisiglps2451 2 роки тому +3

      That's what Ayn Rand told.

    • @dreisiglps2451
      @dreisiglps2451 2 роки тому +8

      But still many people call her unrightfully too selfish. So all the people wanted to force her to 'contribute' something for society? Is coercion really moral?

  • @tropicalladyj8033
    @tropicalladyj8033 2 роки тому +43

    It’s so mind blowing when you learn who your real people are. They get fewer and fewer as you keep climbing.

  • @TheDriftwoodlover
    @TheDriftwoodlover 2 роки тому +140

    Absolutely! I got this when began losing weight. “You’ll gain it right back!” Guess what - been at it 4 years and haven’t yet. People hate when you succeed.

    • @raejiisa4948
      @raejiisa4948 Рік тому +5

      I hate those types of people. Good job for all the hard work and dedication in your life. You deserve praise on hard work and goal accomplishing.🎉

    • @MagsChase1229
      @MagsChase1229 Рік тому +3

      Nice to hear. Congratulations on 4 years. I bet you feel better and sleep well.
      Be proud of yourself.

    • @rickys369
      @rickys369 Рік тому +2

      Congrats we can do anything as long as we don't listen to the people that tell us we cant

  • @laquesabe329
    @laquesabe329 2 роки тому +43

    Some of us are actually happy when we see our friends and family evolve, succeed, thrive. Not everyone is envious jealous or feeling left behind. Sometimes we can see them as inspirational.

  • @KuroiFey
    @KuroiFey Рік тому +34

    People aren't only intimated by your ability to better yourself. It's because they know the old you better than the you you're going to become, and familiarity is comforting.

  • @user-yk9yk4cv7p
    @user-yk9yk4cv7p Рік тому +18

    "That's not about you. That's about them." 👏🏻

    • @GranTube
      @GranTube 8 місяців тому +1

      I ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE IF SOMEONE TREATS YOU BAD FOR NO REASON(OR YOU DON'T KNOW THE REASON) THERE IS SOMEONE WITH A PROBLEM AND THAT PERSON ISN'T YOU!

  • @expensivenoodle
    @expensivenoodle Рік тому +13

    My life in a nutshell. If there’s one nugget I can share from this, is that the best gift you can give to someone is your genuine and unconditional support.

    • @maureensamson4863
      @maureensamson4863 9 місяців тому

      Choose wisely to whom you want to give genuine and unconditional support ... do you wish to extend such stuff to a criminal ??😢😢

  • @purpleskies4553
    @purpleskies4553 2 роки тому +33

    I never expected this and its very painful when the people you love the most who you want to be proud of you are the ones don't acknowledge or care about you reaching your goals.

    • @rose5566
      @rose5566 Рік тому +2

      You are not alone in this. I have had the same heartbreaking reaction😢 from the people that I thought would be the most supportive.

    • @maureensamson4863
      @maureensamson4863 9 місяців тому

      Family is often the most affected by your decisions , so least supportive ....

    • @Foreign84
      @Foreign84 8 місяців тому

      It's always the closet one's to you

  • @anniess8980
    @anniess8980 Рік тому +7

    True friends and family that care about you will be supportive no matter what. High light that it took me over 30 years to figure that out

  • @rhiannonh.7463
    @rhiannonh.7463 Рік тому +2

    You said it better than I could but 100% agree! When you ride up to change, everything that doesn’t match your current reality tends to fall away or try to push back you to come back down to where you were before.
    Often people hate self reflecting when all they’ve known is the comfortable discomfort of their own chaos. They’ve normalized chaos and why they don’t realize it’s a problem and rather have you come back to buffer the problem out of their eyeline.

  • @Rose-gv9ff
    @Rose-gv9ff 2 роки тому +6

    This is so true! I lost 45 lbs and it’s been a bit lonely, but I had to put time into myself to take care of me. I’ve had to say no to a lot of friends. It’s funny because I haven’t told anyone about my goals and now that they see me, they’re shocked how much work I’ve done on myself. They ask how did you do it? Well putting all my time into me!

  • @sockpuppet2415
    @sockpuppet2415 2 роки тому +42

    Go no contact with emotionally immature people.
    Go no contact with problemmatic people.
    Find individuality, independence, and freedom.

    • @maureensamson4863
      @maureensamson4863 9 місяців тому +2

      Go less contact if they are :close family or old friends you don't want to dump !😊

    • @MajidahMateen-xd9rx
      @MajidahMateen-xd9rx 8 місяців тому

      Amen 🙏❤️ And that's what I did and it's so freeing 🙏❤️🙏

  • @sandra5586
    @sandra5586 2 роки тому +29

    This is so true.. I’ve been going through this with my family. The criticism is so bad it’s making me think I’ve been doing is all wrong. Thank you I needed to hear this.

    • @mytakeonlove9594
      @mytakeonlove9594 Рік тому +4

      You deserve to be loved unconditionally, don’t let todays society tell you otherwise

  • @beatsg
    @beatsg 2 роки тому +222

    That's opposite to me, I'm supportive! I get excited when people tell me they want to do new things!

    • @hershey05
      @hershey05 Рік тому +29

      yeah, same here! I think people who really care about you will be excited for your plans to progress and not the other way around.

    • @Eagle-gl7bq
      @Eagle-gl7bq Рік тому +16

      Me too. When people around us makes good change, they inspire me to do the same 😍

    • @BeHappyNoMatterWhat
      @BeHappyNoMatterWhat Рік тому +27

      That's because you're probably living your life authentically and happy with your life. It only bothers people who are insecure and unhappy with their life deep down, so they take it personally.

    • @ronelavassal6616
      @ronelavassal6616 Рік тому +10

      I will never let anyone in my life, as a friend because being over 50s and still having, this narcissist people in my life,I have to walk alone and my spirit next to me.

    • @ands1894
      @ands1894 Рік тому +2

      Ditto

  • @RickTarheel
    @RickTarheel 2 роки тому +3

    Spot on. My family wanted me to do what they wanted. Stuck in the comfort zone doing the same thing with the same people. When I stood up for myself and tried to better them and myself, they turned me into the bad guy and played the victims. Yet here I am chasing and accomplishing my goals, while they sit stagnant.

  • @lilexisentialcrisis
    @lilexisentialcrisis 2 роки тому +91

    I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SAVE THIS😤THIS IS LITERALLY MY LIFE. I've been on a constant journey to break generational curses and cycles and I'm ostracized for choosing to get better and heal🙄thank you Mel❣️luv you and all your great advice!!!

    • @Whatworksthisworks
      @Whatworksthisworks Рік тому +14

      Don’t tell people what you are doing! It’s better that way

    • @mamixon100
      @mamixon100 Рік тому

      I apologize for not knowing. What are Generational?

    • @tjy4997
      @tjy4997 Рік тому +4

      ​@@mamixon100I think what she means is breaking the old toxic routine ways of things like tradition that are not productive, and doing what's right - thus breaking the negative cycle that has been carrying on for generations.

    • @tjy4997
      @tjy4997 Рік тому +5

      ​​@@mamixon100 live in a family with toxic values and refuse for change towards greater productivity. It can be frustrating and demoralising when your efforts to change for the better are criticised and refused.

    • @psyche1988
      @psyche1988 Рік тому

      Please start with deleting that stupid profile picture, it screams of trashy slut and if it's really you, I would urge you to reconsider your life.

  • @c.h.r.i.s.t.i.n
    @c.h.r.i.s.t.i.n 2 роки тому +19

    I just want to add
    #3: Do it anyway. You can and will make new friends who support the you you're trying to be. Some people are in your life for a season, some for a reason. Some people might be a blessin' while others are just a lesson. And a good rule of thumb to follow is: if they want to be in your life, embrace them, if they want to leave it, show them the door.
    Because the people who don't want you to change will keep you stuck by not letting you evolve. They're treating you the same or acting like your self-improvement is fake.
    It's unbelievable the lack of support we will find in our inner circle but just like a prophet isn't appreciated in his own time, a different you isn't accepted by your own people. The most you can do is pray for their own evolution.

  • @Dr_Analise
    @Dr_Analise 2 роки тому +10

    So damn true.
    When I am chasing my goals of better degree and studying hard for it ... I always get to hear those friends give me crap about why I should just settle for the job around and take what I have cause they did it too and they aren't making any effort to work !
    It's sad but it is true ...i know i m gona work on myself

  • @Claire.SageGreenCreative
    @Claire.SageGreenCreative 2 роки тому +7

    Soooo true. I used to let them drag me down but I've been better at setting boundaries and being supportive to them without letting them make me feel bad for working on goals. Part of what helps is not sharing everything with them. Sad but true.

  • @rose5566
    @rose5566 Рік тому +1

    Truer words have never been spoken. I have gotten nothing but ridicule, resistance and negativity from family who I honestly thought would have been the first to embrace my new perspective and it has been heartbreaking and disappointing. Thank you for affirming this behaviour by the ones that should be supporting us. Sometimes I feel like I am going mad because of the lack of support . But I refuse to let them think that they are right .

  • @kittycatmommy2364
    @kittycatmommy2364 2 роки тому +9

    THANK YOU!!!❤ I never stopped to think about it ....but it's absolutely true. After my beloved soulmate husband passed, I had to take on everything a lot of which my husband used to handle, including continuing with a move we had started.... everything was so overwhelming. I had so much resistance from one family member which upset me so much, but I continued to follow my heart and I did make it through step-by-step the way I needed to without listening to that person, who wrongly thought their way or no way!!! And all they did was give me their opinion without actually helping me in any way and then belittled me.
    Anyway now I understand and I am proud of myself and I just feel sorry for that person and needless to say I've distanced myself for my own sanity. But I am at peace and happy. 🤗

  • @TurtleTimeVoiceOvers
    @TurtleTimeVoiceOvers 9 місяців тому +1

    Your video came at the right time. I’m newly out of a narcissistically abusive relationship. I’m depressed, not socializing or accomplishing little or big things in my life. I decided if he could break me down… I can build me up! So I started my voice over and animal UA-cam channel. No matter how excited I get about it (and everyone knows I don’t get excited about much these days) around friends and family, they don’t say much about it or my videos. At all. No words of encouragement. 🙁 Which makes me wanna listen to the voices in my head that every day say I can’t do this. I thought for sure people would be so happy to see me finally happy… but it’s like it’s no big deal to them. I’m going to play your video every single day and anytime I start to have doubts about myself and what I’m trying to accomplish. Thank you thank you thank you for posting this!

  • @gailmccall8489
    @gailmccall8489 Рік тому +31

    I’ve experienced this most of my life because I am someone who loves learning, to grow, and live in a perpetual state of self-improvement

    • @KatJaguar1122
      @KatJaguar1122 Рік тому +1

      Yes I totally relate 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @eltonshamblen9766
    @eltonshamblen9766 9 місяців тому

    Mel has unloaded a lot of truth in Shorts on here for free. This one may be her most potent one yet. What a woman. Oh my.

  • @barbaratacy6914
    @barbaratacy6914 2 роки тому +5

    I cannot begin to tell you what these words mean to me right now. Your words have lifted my soul and allowed me to step back, take it in, and realize what sense this makes. Thank you from my ❤️

  • @helenkrol2216
    @helenkrol2216 2 роки тому +1

    This is so true. I am considered the black sheep in my family because of the many things I have done to change and improve my life. Change is a difficult road, especially when your family vocally tells you that you can't or shouldn't do it. Change is also worth it. Every time I've made a change my life has improved by leaps and bounds. And despite the discouragement that she often gives me, my mom will also be the first one to tell people how determined I am to meet the girls I set for myself.

  • @rhess10
    @rhess10 2 роки тому +4

    Also I would keep in mind the kinds of new friends, new people, new business acquaintances, etc you're going to meet throughout your change and once you hit your goals.
    It's amazing.

  • @danieljumper877
    @danieljumper877 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! Thank you! The painful cognitive dissonance - so many frustrating "why's" left unanswered - the struggle to understand the animosity and criticism... This explains so much. 🤗

  • @lilithlight3570
    @lilithlight3570 2 роки тому +4

    Yes! This is exactly what they've done! Every one of them was dragging me down! So I am all by myself now! Starting all over again. Thanks to people like you Mel! People who remind me, I am on the right side of the road. Thank you!🙏🏻 ❤️

  • @normammorales4909
    @normammorales4909 9 місяців тому

    I am actually BLESSED!!! I lost friends because i was the negative one. I am now being pushed to be better and now they want to be more around this new Norma
    I LOVE IT!!!
    you are so right

  • @llynnie888
    @llynnie888 2 роки тому +131

    It's also when you find out who your true friends are and which relatives need to go.

  • @e.b.4379
    @e.b.4379 8 місяців тому

    The story of my life! Jealousy plays such a factor in all this and I tell you, it's a dangerous energy because it can definitely affect you and dim your light and halt you in your progress. My suggestion is to NEVER share things with those who have shown you in the past that they cannot handle seeing you succeed. You can still have them in your life but downplay everything. The best advice I was given by my 98-year old neighbour before he passed away was to not let people see you too happy and always make them underestimate you because that eliminates jealousy and resentment.

  • @stefaniamirri1112
    @stefaniamirri1112 2 роки тому +15

    Bless you Mel, exactly what happened to me.. so as they gave up on me i did on them, not chasing anymore..

    • @Sparkle835
      @Sparkle835 2 роки тому +2

      Chasing after anything that doesn't want to be caught is not worth the effort. All you get is tired and winded.

  • @Mr.Honest247
    @Mr.Honest247 2 роки тому +6

    It’s so weird because I’ve NEVER had friends or family members EVER criticize or doubt me when I told them my big goals! And these were HUGE goals! That’s just never been my experience! But instead, I’ve always been my own worst enemy though!

    • @cantbarsed1000
      @cantbarsed1000 2 роки тому +1

      Nice to hear a different angle-this woman speaks a lot of truth, and quite a lot of bollocks too!😉

  • @Cheyenne-og8db
    @Cheyenne-og8db Рік тому +1

    GOOD WORDS🙌🏾GOOD WORDS🙌🏾

  • @jasonmooch
    @jasonmooch 2 роки тому +11

    When I started doing something for my self and pursue my goals a lot of them criticized me and made me looked I am a bad person for not spending much time with them or entertaining. Sometimes I feel like they want me to be stuck.

  • @fancifulfoxtale
    @fancifulfoxtale 8 місяців тому

    I've been really lucky that my friends and family have been really supportive of the changed I'm making in my life.

  • @saegom77
    @saegom77 2 роки тому +5

    I have experienced this already and I’m a long way off from where I want to be.
    In fact these friends ended up being toxic and had to say goodbye, which has left me lonely so it’s made my life harder, yet I rather not be torn down.
    Also dang I didn’t realize how beautiful you are! I have watched so many videos too!

  • @melissahines9345
    @melissahines9345 Рік тому

    I am going through this with my friends and family right now. I am, however, happy about the changes I have made and the direction I am headed. I have one awesome cheerleader in my corner--my husband!! So thankful for his support.

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo1111 2 роки тому +27

    Well said and unfortunately true. My father used to say regarding human nature: it's often not enough for friends that they succeed but that you fail.

  • @tigerscott2966
    @tigerscott2966 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely...
    I've been abandoned by my family and I've never been happier...
    Thanks....
    More videos please...
    Happy new year..
    It's going to be a wild one too.

  • @napoleonfontanosaii6080
    @napoleonfontanosaii6080 2 роки тому +15

    "Misery LOVES Company."

  • @daunledford7780
    @daunledford7780 2 роки тому

    Absolutely, I now have a supported person in my life. My family sees the difference and they know they had nothing to do with the change.

  • @mistymidnight4447
    @mistymidnight4447 2 роки тому +31

    I’m always learning and evolving and changing and love it, at each stage I have lots of new ‘friends’ but they’re only temporary until I level up, and they either drop off or I distance from them when the negativity/criticism starts.
    Most friendships are like a cocoon skin, they only fit you until you expand. You have a choice to either stagnate and remain the same to keep those friends or you grow and evolve and lose them.
    I have only 1 or 2 friends who’s been there through every level over the last couple of decades and I think that’s because they’re long distance friends so the relationship isn’t as threatened by change.

  • @Whynotcreate
    @Whynotcreate Рік тому +1

    This is so true you're amazing

  • @cindydobbelstein2124
    @cindydobbelstein2124 2 роки тому +57

    She's telling the truth they don't want to look in the mirror. It's sad but it's true. People that love you say they love you but they really don't cuz they're just trying to hold you down everybody tries to hold you down. This world is not easy or Fair. You have to be a leader and do what makes you be spiritually healthy wealthy and wise

    • @tjy4997
      @tjy4997 Рік тому +1

      Yes, you are your own leader ☺️🥰🙆🏻‍♂️🙏🏼

  • @sarahk2722
    @sarahk2722 2 роки тому

    Mel's absolutely right, top to bottom. The only advice I'd tack on is surround yourself with people who will cheerlead your growth and efforts as you go. These will be people who are also intentionally growing and changing.

  • @kristinej.4182
    @kristinej.4182 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you so much! I needed to hear this bc I have always felt like I didn’t get the proper support from the people closest to me when I make positive changes or do things that are supposed to make me happy. BUT when bad things happen to me, they become more in tune and act like they want to be there for me. Thank you. Now I understand why!

  • @katiewalker8773
    @katiewalker8773 2 роки тому +4

    Lost 'friends' through this transition...also completely felt misunderstood/doing wrong over this which totally slowed the process by at least 10yrs
    Appreciate you Mel.
    Never take for granted you sharing your learnings...you're a good person x

  • @awakend6617
    @awakend6617 2 роки тому

    the first one 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 facts! it’s only what you think/feel about urself is all that matters. the haters are just that haters. what they think and feel about you doesn’t define you. 💖 and light to all who sees this. go and live ur best life 🦋🦋🦋

  • @AuryIris
    @AuryIris 2 роки тому +5

    This is something I really really needed to hear. Especially this week. What a coincidence. Thank you. I am going trough some big changes to be healthier and better and everyone is hating on me and making me feel awful and unimportant. Thank you so much.

  • @tam3519
    @tam3519 2 роки тому

    This is absolutely true. I’ve never been so alone in my life and I do everything for my children.

  • @dinosaur0073
    @dinosaur0073 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you, it's fact I have noticed that even though you are telling them "I am happy with it," no one stand with you. I convince myself that " my path is different from others".....really strange feeling... I didn't know it was normal

  • @courtneywalsh1028
    @courtneywalsh1028 Рік тому

    I'm always happy for all of my friends when they make positive changes in their life. When it comes to me, they want to stay the same and nor change. They don't want to become a better person.

  • @amywalsh2001
    @amywalsh2001 2 роки тому +12

    When I got accepted to do a bachelor of applied science some friends were good with it because they were actual friends. They liked me regardless of where I was in life. My others basically hen pecked me all night at a party. Because I was no longer seen below them. Being seen below them made them feel better about themselves. I stopped being friends with them. And we'll family. Some times you get born into being sandwiched between two toxic families. Just because they're family doesn't mean you owe them anything.

  • @tatianajenkins2064
    @tatianajenkins2064 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, Mel! It is so uplifting and hope giving to hear that this pattern is actually normal and I can just shrug my shoulders when my friends criticize me and say, “Whatever. I know what I am doing and I don’t need your approval”

  • @Jacquie11
    @Jacquie11 2 роки тому +64

    Yup! I experienced this exact thing when I started making positive changes and weight loss. Now 10 years later, they come to me for advice LOLO

  • @regeniapaige9997
    @regeniapaige9997 Рік тому

    I'm so thankful that I have a great group of family and friends that truly support me. I've worked hard on getting people that are toxic out of my life.

  • @ScorpionMaiden75
    @ScorpionMaiden75 2 роки тому +164

    Walk away from friends, family and partners who are trying to sabotage your progress . You can't help people change unless they want change for themselves.
    My husband is saying one thing and doing another. He has caused me to have stress related seizures. He's doing it more now because I'm wanting to change and be a better version of me. I choose to walk away for me❤🔥👑✝️👑🔥❤

    • @peaceofmindofpeace1650
      @peaceofmindofpeace1650 2 роки тому +17

      This helps me so much to read, concerning family.
      I'm walking solo and lately I feel guilt or worry if I have to go back to my parents but then their words come to my mind and I just don't want to go back to that level. They don't see me for who I am and my father yelled at me for leaving my friends. He didn't ask me, his daughter why I left those friends. All he did was yelling and when I was upset he said 'you're fourty now you should be able to handle criticism'.
      I just can't get over those words.
      I'm not angry I love them but I can't go back. They can't look at themselves so they project it on others.
      Wishing you freedom and happiness.

    • @Smash88818
      @Smash88818 2 роки тому +10

      Put yourself first or you won't be able to help those around you. That's a hard lesson to learn.

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 2 роки тому +6

      That is very unhealthy! I hope you find a way to separate from him.

    • @carolinekavanagh5371
      @carolinekavanagh5371 2 роки тому +7

      Your husband is a bully. Keep walking, be kind to yourself for a change. I had to take that 1st big step which is the hardest! But I done it😁you can too. Best of luck.

    • @Onafarmlovinit
      @Onafarmlovinit 2 роки тому +2

      Yes.

  • @kaym.2854
    @kaym.2854 Рік тому

    Wow this one hit hard! I made several changes over the past few years and greatly reducing my alcohol intake was one of them. I felt extremely secluded from my family and it's a lonely place to be. I've come to the conclusion that if I have to be the odd man out, then so be it. Plus people who really care about you and have a growth mindset would embrace and accept change. For those trying to grow and feel like giving up, keep pushing, it's your journey.

  • @SD-vw8jd
    @SD-vw8jd 2 роки тому +14

    Wow, this was so validating and helpful! Thank you ❤️

  • @jeannadesisto8705
    @jeannadesisto8705 Рік тому

    Dr Robbins this is so true. They get over it but they have to adjust too. It's not my imagination. Thank you for saying this. Cheers!

  • @valerierogers9609
    @valerierogers9609 2 роки тому +10

    Seems everyone around me is stuck in a rut. When I discuss selling my house, relocating, better climate, new life, I get rude remarks from friends.

  • @katepanthera7265
    @katepanthera7265 Рік тому +1

    When I was in therapy a long time ago, I heard this from my therapist, and she was right. The 2 people I was having trouble with were my roommates - who were toxically co-dependent with each other, and loved to gang up on me. When I stopped reacting to their games, I felt so much better. And after awhile they stopped their crap when they saw they weren't getting the reaction from me that they wanted.

  • @robyn9513
    @robyn9513 2 роки тому +4

    WOW, this is just what I needed to hear bc EVERYTIME I try to do good for myself and it doesn’t work out, I criticized by my father and if it does work out I still get criticized by hearing the words, you’ll never be anything.😢💔

  • @Maggie1111-sq6rd
    @Maggie1111-sq6rd Рік тому

    My TRUTH Mel….. the second I started SPEAKING UP & saying NO MORE, I won’t do that for you anymore they RUN!!!
    No worries I say GOODBYE, SEE YA & You Gone Yet????
    SELF LOVE ROCKS 🙏🏻✨♥️✨🙏🏻

  • @twystic
    @twystic 2 роки тому +23

    I really needed to hear this. I was wondering why I felt like I was the only one. But the Lord have helped me the whole way. And that's why I'm inspired to continue.

    • @robertshipley6990
      @robertshipley6990 Рік тому +1

      when I came to Christ oh, sister got mad family disowned me. LOL

    • @twystic
      @twystic Рік тому

      @@robertshipley6990 That's messed up bro! But God has you. Don't let that mess up your faith in the Lord. You made the right decision. I understand that it hurt really bad though.

    • @twystic
      @twystic Рік тому

      @@robertshipley6990 Bro! My mother hated that I worked on myself to be a better person that she sent me to a psychiatrist and lied to her so she can make me take pills because she prefers that people walk over me. I had an injury, so I was stuck at home until very soon. She kicked me out and attempted to force me to live in the street. I stood my ground. I slept in the hotel while she cried all night. She then asked me to come back. I am not allowing anybody to ruin my life.

  • @bettyboop8529
    @bettyboop8529 Рік тому

    YES! 💖💖💖 “Move Silently” 💖💖💖

  • @Georgia-Vic
    @Georgia-Vic 2 роки тому +16

    Yaaay that's the best advice I've heard in years!

  • @walterpen371
    @walterpen371 Рік тому

    Absolutely correct. Close family members only become selfish and did ignore me. Now they wonder why I want to ignore them. I was always there to help out, however they disappeared when I required much needed help. Best of health and ☮️ to everyone.

  • @therealdeal3672
    @therealdeal3672 2 роки тому +12

    Oh so many people are just like crabs in a bucket. As soon as someone gets near the top, someone from below pulls them back down.

  • @yoyo-dj5bv
    @yoyo-dj5bv 9 місяців тому

    I am blessed to have support from family and friends. Great reminder

  • @holla_j
    @holla_j 2 роки тому +7

    Mel this is sooo true. I have lost almost all my friends and im going on the road never never travelled. It is a very lonely road at times but at least I made the choice. Im the definitiom of the lone wolf. My family is mostly supportive, but friends f$*k um! 🤣

    • @williamstockwell4663
      @williamstockwell4663 2 роки тому +2

      Lol... I change numbers just to keep people from calling me lol...

    • @Natalia-cm8ez
      @Natalia-cm8ez 2 роки тому

      @@williamstockwell4663 that's me😂😂

  • @marcschade9560
    @marcschade9560 Рік тому

    Thank you so much!
    You are sooooooooooooooo right! I changed my eating habbits, successfully, and at the beginning I DID expect anything good or motivation or else but did not get it!
    For a time I got frustrated! Later on I decided to do it ONLY for my own and to tell myself: „Yes, you rock it!“!!!
    It is a habit now and whatever, whenether and however my wife and our 2 children may eat, it does not affect me in a negative way!
    The second thing I change formyself in „Stay at your own!“!!!
    Best wishes, Marc 🙏🙏🙏

  • @mhannah1985
    @mhannah1985 2 роки тому +6

    I know this oh so well with my family and a couple of friends to a point where they put a lot of wasted effort into sabotaging my efforts. It did not work... just drove me harder but could have easily made me quit. Eventually I lost the sadness and now I feel great!

  • @MajidahMateen-xd9rx
    @MajidahMateen-xd9rx 8 місяців тому

    Amen Mel and so true 🙏❤️ Everyone left my life when things are changing in my life🙏❤️😊

  • @tanL22
    @tanL22 2 роки тому +218

    If they aren't supportive they weren't real friends to begin with.

    • @staycool163
      @staycool163 2 роки тому +19

      If they aren't there for you when you're at your worst....
      They don't deserve you at your best!

    • @claudiandlovu9208
      @claudiandlovu9208 2 роки тому +4

      And what about family

    • @lumijasminasmr3583
      @lumijasminasmr3583 2 роки тому +11

      @@claudiandlovu9208 Same applies to families. Just because I happen to share some genes with someone, doesnt make us real family. Love does, and love is all about compassion, support and acceptance.

    • @jamiegarrity6439
      @jamiegarrity6439 2 роки тому

      Amen!

    • @knowledge-21234
      @knowledge-21234 Рік тому

      @@lumijasminasmr3583 its not that simple humans are afraid of change and react like basic animal instinct, they live in delusion but over time they start looking you clearly not instinctively and whem that animal instinct over they start behaving with love again

  • @tarawalker7193
    @tarawalker7193 Рік тому

    I'm grateful that I have a circle that focuses on growth and therefore supports mine. Many are not so blessed.

  • @maws8810
    @maws8810 2 роки тому +18

    I wish i had known years ago. They made me feel like i was crazy

  • @MichelleL20942
    @MichelleL20942 Рік тому +1

    WOW‼️THAT’S IT‼️THANK YOU‼️

  • @jeanettesieja819
    @jeanettesieja819 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you! I needed to hear that today! One of my favorite saying, u can lead a horse to water but you can't make um drink it! 💜

  • @biancaharman2518
    @biancaharman2518 Рік тому

    100% true and I’ve lived it for 25 years. I’ve finally called it quits and whilst having doubts, there’s no going back because there are already positive signs for my spouse.
    I still care deeply for him but the level of toxicity and mental trauma involved has severely affected and impacted all of us that we now need to move forward apart for the whole family to heal.

  • @Athenas.student
    @Athenas.student 2 роки тому +60

    That's completely true! This is happening to me now! I glad that I'm improving myself ❤️

  • @ms.finesseyouwithbeauty8507
    @ms.finesseyouwithbeauty8507 2 роки тому

    That's right. Their Perception of you is a Reflection of them. F*k'em and keep pushing.

  • @FreeSpirit47
    @FreeSpirit47 2 роки тому +5

    I love men, I love that which is an aspect of masculinity. It's simply an observation that when my married friends endeavor to make changes that they are held back by a spouse.
    For this reason, I prefer to remain single & celibate to follow my own path without significant people blocking my way.

  • @IfUonlyKnew-e5h
    @IfUonlyKnew-e5h Рік тому

    Thank you so much! I needed to hear this right now in my life. It’s unfortunate but it builds the solid strength and foundation we need to really combat these bad behaviors! We have to use it to our advantage. When we get these bad reactions.. turn it into GOLD! Use it as your fuel! Just remember if your parent, spouse, or friend is lacking the insight to help you.. then BE YOUR OWN mother, husband, or friend! You fill in where they lack something.. be the best support they needed to be for you! ❤

  • @lovinglife912
    @lovinglife912 2 роки тому +1

    That’s so true, but most hardest thing is to hear that criticism from the family members 🥲 but when you won they run back you like nothing happened.. that hurts.

  • @lisalove1491
    @lisalove1491 2 роки тому +83

    Thank you! My best friend has recently started being intense to me. twice now in the past month. and yes I am changing. thank you. makes sense. she is stuck i can see that.

    • @mylittlenana3
      @mylittlenana3 2 роки тому +11

      I'm there with you after some time my friend was criticizing me and I noticed an energy change too. I had to sit her down and tell her I love her very much but I have to let you go and I wish you the best. Its like a break-up and now she is posting subliminal msgs online which honestly hurt because I didn't know she was that kind of person. My eyes are open

    • @ShinySilverBunny
      @ShinySilverBunny 2 роки тому +12

      They may be stuck but know this...
      It's not our responsibility to help people that want to STAY stuck!! I only want to help those who are doing the work!! Ya dig!? 😊

    • @williamstockwell4663
      @williamstockwell4663 2 роки тому +4

      Powerful stuff, weird isn't it? Like no friends left, because you realize what your time is actually worth growing

    • @ShinySilverBunny
      @ShinySilverBunny 2 роки тому +2

      @@williamstockwell4663 I saw a clip earlier that Dan Pena was talking about this recently as well. He was telling people not to say anything about QLA or what they're doing because Negativity is so damn contagious. I now move in complete silence 🔕 I've never been married but plenty of stories of spouses and family and friends that will sabotage your success... because they don't have the same mindset!! Cast not your pearls to swine!

    • @williamstockwell4663
      @williamstockwell4663 2 роки тому +3

      @@ShinySilverBunny I actually understand that. Ahaa... The world is filled with people who neglect the appreciation and gratitude for anything really worth living for. I am a survivor of spouse chaos. Giving up what you love in order to progress is strength... If people had more awareness, in my opinion, you'd see people coming up with plans to help feed 1,000's of animals. Dan is hilarious, not crazy though. People are weak .. people pay him to yell at them 🤣.. You'll never be able to convince someone their making a shitty decision ,if they believe they are not screwing up, because others are doing the same dumb things.

  • @ladydelahaye
    @ladydelahaye Рік тому

    Quick , to the point and the truth . 💕 when I applied this in my life , I have so much less frustration for others cause I get it and I can ignore it 👊I'm healthier . Thanks Mel , your a wise woman .

  • @ope4r540
    @ope4r540 2 роки тому +86

    I decided not to continue the family relationships I had. Simply as a result of noticing the criticism they dish out over stuff they don’t care about. That negativity can stay with them. I don’t need to look for it or tolerate it just because they’re family. I choose my friends and the relationships I want to have in my life.

    • @peaceofmindofpeace1650
      @peaceofmindofpeace1650 2 роки тому +2

      Same here/

    • @keithcampagna4904
      @keithcampagna4904 2 роки тому +3

      What a wonderful experience to know what emotional toxicity is and, at the same time, to know it is not in you. That you are not toxic, you are flourishing.

    • @talghow-i2326
      @talghow-i2326 2 роки тому +1

      Some love from a distance is. Thick blood can cause heart attack health water close at hand can be a game changer... because mineset/attitude is everything. Peace great looking out for yourself😎😳😊😎

    • @alinagutierrez3019
      @alinagutierrez3019 2 роки тому +2

      Same here, Best decisión I ever had..

  • @Tammy-uy5xp
    @Tammy-uy5xp 9 місяців тому

    I facing that but it's not bothering anymore because I feel so much better about myself . Thank you.. your wonderful.

  • @payalkakade
    @payalkakade 2 роки тому +14

    I guess I'm surrounded by good friends and family members coz everytime I do something to make my life better, they always support 🤷🏽

    • @EriPages
      @EriPages 2 роки тому +2

      Lol...why are you so insecure to write your reality out sarcastically to the millions of potential readers who have the problem this video describes?
      And then you capped your sarcastic supposition off with more pettiness using a shoulders shrugged emoji lol...
      I bet YOU are the friend or family this video described

  • @maryanneboyle3308
    @maryanneboyle3308 2 роки тому

    Truer words were never spoken. Been going they something like that. Has boggled my mind.

  • @guy8646
    @guy8646 2 роки тому +124

    This happened to me when I went plant-based and when I have up caffeine. People feel threatened by your life choices and accuse you of judging them when it’s their own subconscious speaking to them about their inaction.

    • @Onmysheet
      @Onmysheet 2 роки тому +9

      When you go carnivore don't tell anybody. They'll just react negatively.

    • @Humbledone.
      @Humbledone. 2 роки тому +3

      I used to be popular until I went vegan 😂😸😂😸😂

    • @Smash88818
      @Smash88818 2 роки тому +7

      Lifestyle changes are fine unless you're obnoxious about it.

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 2 роки тому +5

      But did you turn into one of those annoying people who says things like "oh..you still do that?!" And look at them in disgust everytime you see people eat meat?

    • @Sparkle835
      @Sparkle835 2 роки тому +1

      Watch how people react when you politely decline a piece of cake.

  • @agustinusrangel2575
    @agustinusrangel2575 8 місяців тому

    I love you Mel you don't know how much you changed my life and continue

  • @IrisRainbowMagick
    @IrisRainbowMagick 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you I needed to hear this it’s been bumming me out because I feel like people don’t wanna support me and see me succeed and it’s been such a struggle for me to even get to where I am today and I’ve had a struggle a lot more than most of my peers and it’s hard not to take that personally that lack of support but I know that everything you said is true

  • @forensicbadassprofiling
    @forensicbadassprofiling Рік тому

    Mel... Thank you for validating this. I have worked my ass off the last 4 years, and all I have received from biological family or friends or neighbors is nothing less than contempt, mean spirits, and a desire to try to take it away from me. I have left every single person like that behind. They become dangerous people Mel, and if somebody isn't happy for your success, there's an underlying foundation of envy, and problematic personality disorders lingering somewhere behind there.

  • @kimberlyrobinson3992
    @kimberlyrobinson3992 Рік тому

    Truer words were never spoken.

  • @petermcardle2031
    @petermcardle2031 8 місяців тому

    Thank you Mel🤗👍❤️🙏God bless you 🙏

  • @rubytwoshoes1032
    @rubytwoshoes1032 Рік тому

    Facts 100%. Lost all but two friends. But I'm all good doing my thing. Flying solo.
    I'm greatful to have a epic mum, she supports me in whatever I do, shes been there for me all the way and I've been through some 💩. She's my inspiration ✌🏻