Why do some people tend to target people who are vulnerable, weak or sensitive?

Same here. Never again. Sorry to hear that btw. That’s so true.

Some people may target "the weak." Most are narcissists who don't realize what they're doing. Also, watch out for gaslighters, histrionics, manipulators, and the like. Best thing you can do is identify them, and steer clear. If you're stuck with them for some reason, remember that "No" is a complete sentence! Follow your passions, joy, and happiness.

I and my close friends don’t share details of our marital sex so not sure where it’s common. It’s actually not recommended because you are sharing something very intimate that happens in your marriage without your spouse knowing (not the same as sharing with a professional).

Many women would feel betrayed if they knew their husband discusses their sex life with his buddies. So I am sure men would feel the same. If you discuss your single sex life engaging with random people, then it’s different. Our bedroom is ours. Not for others to know.

I discuss meds with my close friends and we sometimes discuss side effects etc That’s not uncommon. But I’d not discuss with everyone

I just don’t understand how all these people are your close friends yet they treat you badly and you don’t like them either. Not everyone should be your friend even you know them for 2-3 years. I know a lot of people but only a few are my actual friends. The rest are activity partners or acquaintances.

Knowing someone for 2-3 years doesn’t always mean they are your friends. Certainly don’t be friends with “trashy losers” as you called this woman

I would rephrase this to say, bullies target those that they PERCEIVE as being weak.. i.e., those who are nicest, and not those who are ACTUALLY weak.

They’re not always easy to spot unfortunately. Some of them put on such a great facade at first unfortunately.

For the record, I didn’t go into explicit details about things. It was a general discussion about things. I see your point though. I won’t do it again. I rarely have done that with most people I have known tbh.

I thought that I coukd trust her, but I was wrong about that. These people were former friends btw. The friends that I have now are fine.

I just had one recent issue for the first time with a good friend. Having disagreements at times or finding aspects of their behavior annoying doesn’t mean that I don’t like the other person.

I wouldn’t be friends with people I didn’t like. Remember that I cut out that toxic friend group I used to have where I was constantly looked at up & down by one lady despite being told a few times to not do that to me.

I told them all to stop pushing me to have my pic taken each time we went out & they still harassed me to death. They obviously didn’t respect my boundaries among other things, so I got rid of them.

These people I knew seemed like friends at first.

I have very few friends and I have found true friendships to be rare and precious. This is why I’m cautious in relationships. There’s surface me and deeper me, very few people get to know her. I was bullied at school and it taught me that lesson early on.

The thing I learned was caution and keeping your own counsel.

That’s true. I’ve noticed that most people tend to be repelled by the real deep wounded me unfortunately.

They prefer me to be the person they talk to, not listen to & support, ugh. So not fair! I was bullied growing up & was still bullied ar work & in groups at times for not fitting it.

I avoid going to parties & stuff like that now. I’ll either be ignored or harassed in some way.

People don’t like it when you don’t try to conform to what they think is ‘normal’.

Most people suck.

I've learned recently that people you make friends with while you're depressed and/or anxious, may not like the "you" you become when you break out of it. But, people in general....ugh....

Most people don’t want to be around a depressed & anxious person. Even if they themselves have the same issues. Well, a few might as misery loves company at times.

I think that most people tend to feel uncomfortable with certain things. They don’t know how to deal with strong emotions at times.