Strength and Weakness

Philippines
January 24, 2013 2:39am CST
Should a vulnerable person admit being weak at one point in his life or should he pretend that he is strong so as not to be taken advantage by people with no good intentions?
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7 responses
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
25 Jan 13
I think that we should be humble especially towards ourselves. That doesn't mean that we necessarily have to tell others that we are weak. We don't want to be taken advantage of and we have weaknesses in some area.
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
25 Jan 13
Yes you are correct,actually it is in our hand how to expose our self in the society. And it is always good that we should exposed ourselves as the person having certain strength in us rather then showing our weaknesses in front of other.
@grkelly (1206)
• Malta
24 Jan 13
That is an interesting point. In my opinion one should never show that he is weak, in any case or circumstance. Sadly there are many people who would try to take advantage of weaker people. It may be safe to admit one's weakness with people he trusts and with whom he feels safe and cared for. Such people, such as the spouse, siblings and true friends, would be able to help you out so as to overcome the weakness, and face life. People whom you trust will not laugh at you, and they will not mak use of your weakness. So in these cases it is best to grow stronger with the help of people who truly care for you.
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
This is true. You have to overcome your weakness and grow strong maybe, together with the people you trust.
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@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
2 Feb 13
Hello Blueangel, I hope that you are fine. I´ve felt vulnerable several times, specially after my parent´s divorce. But I try respond in a mature way, developing skills that will help me succeed. I have to be intelligent to develop myself. Thanks you for your post. Blessings Blueangel... dainy
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
25 Jan 13
Even after knowing that he/she is having some weaknesses in them no will like to expose their weaknesses to others specially because there is a chance that other people may take chance of their weaknesses. Each and every person likes to or want to show that they are the strongest person.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
24 Jan 13
It depends on the situation. I would not show on purpose my weaknesses, because I don't want to exposed to people, because in today's world, everyone would abuse it and knock you down. But I won't act liuke I'm the best at everything... I'm gonna admit my weaknesses if I have to.
@songst557 (232)
• China
24 Jan 13
You asked this question with just one words,but I think it's not that easy to answer,everyone has their weak points or something they don't know it too much,well,if you know someone don't understand computer,but he often pretend to know it everytime people talking about it,what do you think? will you trust him on other matters? So,don't afraid of say I don't know? but that also not mean you have to tell people that actively,if no one ask you,don't speak it out.if anyone use it attack you,figure out the defense stratagy in advance,or use his weak point to fight back.You won't lost other people's trust if do this,in contrast,they will feel you are a honest person. That's all what I think,wish you make this question clear as soon as posible. :)
@iva75cpb (729)
• Bulgaria
24 Jan 13
I fully support what you said, there is weakness at some point that better has to be admiitted so that people can trust you and consider you an honest person, that should gain you respect in their eyes. Otherwise, if one hides their weakness, at some point it will come out and the situation can get really messy, that one will not only make fun of themselves, but it can be really humiliating...
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
24 Jan 13
Every person has its own weakness and strength. A weak person doesn't accept his weakness and a strong person knows his weakness and tend to change them. A person must know his weakness too so that he won't be fooled by other people and use his strength for his benefit and the benefit of other people.