Do you notice flaws in other people less than flaws in yourself?

I’m far more critical of myself than others as well. Honestly I feel either way is a double-edged sword though, there’s ups and downs to both perspectives.

I might be that way about things like zits, too. But I’m far, far the other way when it comes to character flaws like ignorance. If I’m ignorant about something, it’s only because I haven’t learned it yet. Whereas if someone else just hasn’t learned something yet, he must be bloody ignorant! ;)

I’m a whole lot more self critical. The things I won’ slide for myself are the same things I’ll overlook or deal with in others.

@laureth: the word “ignorant” has undergone a semantic shift to now mean willingly ignorant and/or rude and has turned into an insult. (that originated in black american culture.) ignorant means to not know something. or at worst, to not have much education.

I find that most people tend to be their own worst enemy and harshest critic. We typically extend greater patience and tolerance of the human faults in others, and expect perfection of ourselves.

Becoming one’s own best friend is very beneficial in self-acceptance and personal growth, but it is easier said than done!

I’m never critical of my own physical imperfections or those of others. What do they matter, anyway, and who gets to decide what’s perfect? Moral character, on the other hand…
I believe that being more critical of yourself than others is a manifestation of a self esteem that could use some sprucing up.
There is no point in worrying over things you can’t control, either in your physical appearance or in life. The sooner you learn to embrace yourself and accept you for everything you are, the sooner you’ll learn what it is to have true self confidence and an ability to really enjoy your world and engage with others on a genuine level. There is nothing better in this life!
Maybe you could try seeing yourself as you think your mother (or grandmother, or whoever you know loves you unconditionally) sees you. Learn to believe that what they love about you is truly what you are.

I am a lot less critical of others’ physical imperfections, if at all – much more critical of someone’s character imperfections and in general more critical of myself than of others

@Ria777 – I agree, and I was playing to both definitions. I’m much gentler on my own ignorance than I am on that of others.

I am way more critical of my own self as well.. I think most people are..

I would if I wasn’t so perfect.

@ABoyNamedBoobs03 LOL4RL.

I think I am equally as critical of others as I am of myself. I notice what I consider to be flaws in other people, little things that irritate me, although, I would never say it to them. I am also very critical of myself and kick myself for the smallest oof things that, probably, only I noticed.

Even though I’m pretty critical of others, I believe I am more critical of myself.

@juwhite1 I agree with everything you said, but I think it’s much harder to do than it is to think about. I’m trying to get there, and realize that no one probably notices these dumb things that I notice about myself, and really if they do notice, it doesn’t matter anyhow :)