Is it normal to think objects have feelings?

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I'm a very sensitive person, and I also was taught to be caring and loving. I am VERY against animal harm. I don't like fishing or hunting, but I do eat meat. Ever since I was little I have been a little too caring. For example: I put my toothbrush away in a drawer. But, I don't want it to be lonely, so I put my floss in there. I don't want my toothbrush to feel like a giant so I put a bunch of toothbrushes and toothpaste and floss in there. Then I crack the drawer just in case they are afraid of the dark... I know that other people are sort of like this.. But is anyone this extreme with it?

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  • alv1592
    11 years ago

    But animals aren't objects; they DO have feelings and I'm against animal abuse too. The abusive owners need to be put in the slammer for a long time.

    Oh and inanimate objects don't have feelings. I yell at them often and they don't respond, so it's obvious.

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    You mean women? Ya we have feelings

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    I do this, but I don't think it's normal.

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  • kittylitter101
    11 years ago

    That's very thoughtful of you! But they don't have feelings.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    I like to think that plants have feelings. I'm not sure if this is normal:/

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  • GoraIntoDesiGals
    11 years ago

    Next time you take a dump on the toilet will you also think of how it feels?

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    • Terence_the_viking
      11 years ago

      I can just see it now. I ain't taking any more of your crap

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      • GoraIntoDesiGals
        11 years ago

        What can you see?

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        • Terence_the_viking
          11 years ago

          the toilet rebelling against the pooer

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  • Acerbic
    11 years ago

    This is a type of personification. It's a common symptom of many anxiety-based disorders. I've gone through it, myself.
    It's nice to be a sensitive person, but personifying objects usually stems from anxiety and can cause even more stress (eg not wanting to throw away a worn-out toothbrush because you feel sorry for it, causing more worry.)
    Sometimes this will dissapate on its own, but if it's gone on for a long time and you're worried about it, talking to a conselor can help you figure out the reason for it and help you move past it.
    Best wishes,
    ACE

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    • chewy
      11 years ago

      Hi :D

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  • chole
    11 years ago

    Wouldn't the floss feel intimidated? Then gather together in defiance and start a power struggle in the drawer?

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