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“They Never Ask For Anything”: 51 Signs Someone You Know Had A Rough Childhood And Hard Life

“They Never Ask For Anything”: 51 Signs Someone You Know Had A Rough Childhood And Hard Life

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First impressions matter, but they're not everything. If you truly want to get to know someone, their values, and their true character, you need to spend more time around them. It’s also a major boon if you’re perceptive, well-versed in psychology, and good at reading body language.
People online opened up about the very subtle—as well as incredibly overt—signs that a person has had a hard, possibly even traumatic, life. Scroll down to read through the signs and see if you recognize anyone in your social circle.

#41

A small social circle, few people they trust and share life with. Also someone who examines the room and situations they are in, maybe stems from anxiety.

I think most people with a true large social bubble find it easy to socialize and create bonds with others. It can be hard to find yourself and carry a smile before finding true friends when your carrying trauma.
2points

#42

i feel like a lot of anxious people have that look in their eyes, like they're carrying the weight of the world. it’s tough.
2points

#43

I'm fine

Anyone who got it as auto response while not looking or seeming ok has dealt with some stuff

Double points if something feels off while they look normal.
2points

#44

They don't judge other people who are struggling.
2points

#45

Alcohol is their medicine.
2points

#46

When you talk with them conversationally and when you act serious they act like they were joking but when you take what they say as a joke they get offended and act like they were serious. Every time.
2points

#47

They take pleasure in small things in life and don’t have the same career ambitions. They most value going through a day and not having everything go wrong around them. Others might think they are lazy but they view tranquility as the ultimate goal.
2points

#48

They are not picky eaters.
2points

#49

Low standards.
1point

#50

They have an autoimmune disease.
1point

#51

They have a thick skin and aren't easily bothered. They're used to being piled on, so they just don't care.
1point
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