Feeling Judged? Here's How You Can Work Through It

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August 25, 2026

By: Samantha Lande

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How to Handle Opinions & Criticism

We're all judged by someone at some point and it doesn’t always feel so great. On Double Live of Suburban Wives, the judgment from others often runs strong. Nobody likes feeling criticised, but how do we deal with it? Here are seven tips to keep in mind!

Surround Yourself With People Who Support You

The best flex against judgment is surrounding yourself with people who support you. These are the people who will build you up, not knock you down. They are also great listeners when you just need to vent about the judgment. Knowing you are supported will help build your self-esteem and soon you’ll find judgment rolling off your back.

Don’t Take It Personally

Easier said than done, but when someone passes judgment on you, don’t take it personally! Their opinion is just that, their OWN opinion. Whatever they say is not a reflection of you, even if it can feel like it in the moment.

Walk Away If It's Too Much

A judgy comment here or there many people can handle, but constant judgment can feel like too much. If it’s ever over the top and you feel like you’re going to explode, take a deep breath and walk away. You’ll regret whatever you planned to say and your actions will speak louder than words.

Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries for yourself around judgmental people is really important.  Maybe it’s making a deal to skip Uncle Bob’s picnic if he’s constantly judging your appearance or declining a party that people who are unsupportive of you are attending. Whatever you choose, set your boundaries and share with those you trust so they can support your decisions.

Have Empathy

It’s hard to have empathy when others are judging you, but know deep down that the most judgmental people are usually projecting their own insecurities or are dealing with something that’s not appearing on the surface. That doesn’t give them permission to judge you, but having some empathy about what they may be dealing with helps take a little of the sting out.

Find the Lesson

It may take a while to see the lesson in anyone’s judgment, but it might just make you think twice next time you judge someone else. It’s like the adage, or the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Take Away Their Authority

If someone makes a judgmental comment, feel free to nip it in the bud. Saying something like "I disagree" and leaving it at that or simply changing the subject and not acknowledging their comment is generally enough to stop them from making further judgmental comments in the moment.

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