Is it normal to have an inferiority complex between friends?
It depends on what you call friendship. Ideally a friend should be a person whom you can be open with on anything. But that's hardly the case in reality.In real life we have to make do with what we get. That's why roommates and classmates and colleagues who are so different from us end up being our friends.I think if there's an inferiority complex in friendship, there's a problem somewhere. In you, circumstances of your friendship, your friend etc. But most probably what you need is some fresh air. In the sense that, may be you are living in the shadow of your friend. That's all right. Nobody's fault. What you should do in such a case is go out yourself and explore. Take decisions and risks by yourself, without thinking what your friend would have done our thought. As you grow more you will find that inferiority complex vanishing without harming the friendship. You might have to distance yourself from your friend for sometime but that's better in long run than holding up negative feelings inside yourself.I think that inferiority complex in friendships is common. Yes.But it doesn't make it desirable, does it?A good article I read on types of friends we have:http://waitbutwhy.com/2014/12/10...
How do I stop getting an inferiority complex from friends who study faster than me?
Always remember god is clever enough to give all talents to someone. Accept the fact that people can be better than you. You may say for instance I have no talents at all. Recognizing that others are better than you and appreciating that is also a talent. Love whatever you do and never compare yourself with anyone. We are all unique and have a unique destiny. Never allow people to treat you badly and keep away from people who can try to put you down because you lack that talent. Find out how you can improve yourself so that you can also improve where you lack talent. Slowly you can then catch up with others too. Find out how others do speed reading. There must be a technique.
Do many Asian people have an inferiority complex against white people? If so, why?
I'm a living example. Look at my name, if you reverse it. What do you get? Funnily enough, my inferiority complex does not actually stemmed from being immersed in Australian society. A part of it may have contributed to the time when my classmates ostracised me because I did not speak English and could not communicate with them, and the school I attended was a prestigious academic school. I currently live in Australia and have been living there for seven years, I was born in China and my parents and I migrated roughly 8 years ago. I can't speak for all Asians but I'll speak from experience. I was raised and immersed in Chinese culture, my heritage is purely Chinese (no mix whatsoever). However, the problem was the I had a pair of Chinese parents who absolutely hated Chinese culture and people and worshipped Western culture. As a child growing up, I've internalized these thoughts and viewed westerners in general as a race above me and me, not worthy of them. My father is someone who badmouth Chinese tourists when we go on trips, hates everything made in China and just avoid Chinese people in general if he can. He's also racist towards other Asian races, my mother is not as bad. My father considers the Chinese as a terrible race with terrible genes and flaws, whilst the Westerners are more sophisticated in their thinking and with how their society works. And he does not hesitate to voice these opinions out loud. Of course as several have mentioned, because we look different we can't fully integrate into Western society. For me, I hold an Australian passport and has spent more years living as an Australian than a Chinese. However if I go to other countries (as I'm currently an exchange student), people's first impression will be 'Are you from (insert Asian country).' And even after saying I'm from Australia, someone said I'm glad your english is good! However I know friends who are Asian who are every bit as confident as their western companions. So I guess it all comes down how they've been bought up.
My friend has an inferiority complex against me?
So here's the matter,my bestie thinks I'm arrogant.I won't say I'm modest because when I achieve something I do get proud of myself,because I feel fulfilled.But I don't belittle anybody.Just about a month ago this friend was bragging how her IQ is 141 and mine is only 135 (which I think is sufficient enough for me,I don't want to be a genius anyway).So this friend with 141 IQ barely ever scores above 20 out of 25 while I do that even in my worst subjects and feels intimated.Last year my grades were pretty bad which made her suppose that they were always the same.This year I got shifted into a different class which is much better than my previous one and everybody her is really nice and acknowledges me and she seems to be jealous as my old class everybody is still arrogant and doesn't pay much attention to her.I and my other bestie have gotten good grades throughout the semester with huge improvement exciting her jealousy even more.Also our past records make her feel bad as my other friend is an amazing dancer and I have won a couple of international Olympiads over th years.I don't want to break our friendship but being called arrogant I feel bad.I NEVER underestimate anybody and know everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses, but ever since I shifted to this class I earned a name for myself so it seems I can't do about the envy.Is there anyway to make her understand I'm still the same person and we can still be friends?
How do I handle the situation of inferiority complex in front of my friends?
Hi!In front of your friends??First of all think what makes you feel inferior. Believe! It will be something trivial upon which you’ve developed such a complex. If you observe people around you, there will be many of them that are inferior by virtue, behavior, conduct, skills, ability etc.Just observe them once again. You’ll see them leading a life to establish their vanity. In fact, such people should have inferiority complex, not the one who lives by virtue and morality. If you have a complex about your appearance, qualifications, earning and the like, break it off and come out of the shell..All the Best!!
My sister might have an inferiority complex? o_o?
Your father does sound like a jerk, as you stated. No parents, no matter what culture, should talk to their children like they talk to your sister. That's verbal abuse!!! I would be concerned about you sister who may be in trouble with a deadly eating disorder. If I were you, I'd keep an eye on her and make sure that she isn't making herself sick.If so, she will need to get help immediately. Bulimia and anorexia are to be taken seriously - Nothing to take lightly.
Why do asian girls have this inferiority complex against white girls?
I've noticed YT has been filled with comments like "Hey nowadays us asian girls are the catch. Get over it. Look at them white girls who look old when they're not. EW haha"
Why is it that most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends?
Because we judge ourselves in relation to the world around us. They have 'big fish in little pond' syndrome. I remember doing that with my friends in junior high school when I was really insecure about myself. As I've grown and become more aware of my own failings and human nature I've accepted myself and become more confident in who I am and have stopped comparing myself to others. Instead I try and relate to people, to understand them. And as I've noticed people REALLY appreciate this true form of friendship, and can tell the difference.
How do you deal with people who have an inferiority complex and sometimes become aggressive and rude because of it?
I have come across this kind of people. It’s very difficult to deal with people suffering from inferority complex. They live with tremendous guilt complex all the time. So you cannot deal with them easily. It also depends on how aggressively they behave to you. We all have inferority complex to some extent. I feel down when I see a guy with a hot girl friend or someone richer than me. It’s human nature to get jealous and envious at others. You cannot live without them unless you are a saint. Greed, desire, jealousy and envy are part of our life. This is what drives us to the goal. Put youself in their shoes. Look at the way how they have grown up in their life. It all depends on the upbrining as well. Some people come from an environment where they would have struggled a lot to reach this place. What might appear very trivial to you might appear very important for them in their life. Like you can see two kind of people in this world. One who gets everything they need and the other types which struggles for existence of life itself. If they are not a physical threat, you can just leave it aside and focus on your life. It’s not your fault. Don’t delve too much and trouble yourself for it.