What does it mean when someone always finds fault?

The habit of constantly pointing out people’s faults is most likely a reflection of what you’ve struggle with in childhood. It is a manifestation of an insecurity about the very things that you judge other people for most often.

How do you deal with other people’s flaws?

Here’s how to stop finding fault in others, as advised by experts.

1. Watch your thoughts.
2. Pick your words wisely.
3. Talk the talk, walk the walk.
4. Try to understand the emotional and situational context where they are coming from.
5. Give them the benefit of the doubt.
6. Perception is projection.

What does it mean when someone keeps finding fault with you?

If the fault finding continues, ask them “What does fault finding mean to you or do for you?” It asks without accusing. If they are finding fault with ideas without offering new ones, they are resisting change. If they are finding fault with people, it generally shows their fear or insecurity.

Is there a way to stop pointing out other people’s faults?

Yes, if you need even more reason to stop pointing out other people’s faults, just know that bitterness kills. It probably promotes cancer and suppresses the immune system. Solution: Even if you tend to naturally see people in a binary manner (e.g., good/bad or smart/dumb), push yourself to see and accept the many shades of people.

How to get out of the habit of finding faults?

There are many ways of getting out of the habit of finding faults. One method is turning our awareness towards something novel and new, which may fill us with wonder and excitement. This, in turn, makes a habit of fault-finding rather stale and old.

Do you have chronic fault finding?

Chronic fault finding comes from fear, selfishness, and low emotional intelligence. When you face that negativity, your self-confidence, optimism, and emotional intelligence rise above it and enable a professional people skills response. ©2014 Kate Nasser, CAS, Inc. Somerville, NJ.