THE HATER CARD

Let’s get straight to the point, no introduction necessary. Now we all like to rant and go on about our ‘haters’, “Hi hater, I see you,” “Pssh, whatever their just hating on me,” “don’t hate, congratulate.” Now this gives rise to two important questions, who is a hater and what qualifies him or her to be termed as such. Now I have the answer to these questions and more. Based on the context I have seen the term being used I would like to assume that a hater is; one who isn’t a supporter, one who isn’t fond of you, one who isn’t a ‘friend’, one who does not approve of your actions, or a hater may very well be someone who is simply minding their own business quite unconscious of your existence. Now it really does grind my gears to hear people speaking of haters, I annoy myself when I do so, but it’s so easy to throw the hater card. Anyways, my intention here is to highlight the fact that haters are for the most part fragments of your imagination, (the majority if not all the persons you label as haters don’t even know you, and while they may be aware that you exist they probably care not whether you live or die) and also to advise you as to when the hater card is relevant to throw.

Firstly, I hate to burst your bubble but just because one does not like you doesn’t mean they’re a hater. We all have our likes and dislikes and hence one should be at liberty to not be fond of you without being deemed a hater. Question, do you like everyone? …is that a no, well that’s what I thought, does that make you a hater? ...is that a no, yes I’ve guessed right again. My point ladies and gentlemen, you really aren’t that awesome, everyone won’t like you, doesn’t make them a hater though. Jesus Christ was said to be the only perfect man to walk the Earth, not everyone liked him however, so how dare you? Note to self and others: Get over yourself please. And really if we think so highly of ourselves ‘haters’ should be the LEAST of our problems and hence shouldn't even be spoken of.

Secondly, I must say that the term ‘hater’ is not null and void. There are persons who make it their sole duty and purpose to oppose others in every way possible, now that’s what you call a hater, in other words people who ‘fight gents.’ For example, one who takes every opportunity to bash you or spread rumours or otherwise attempt to make your life simulated hell. Matter of fact such persons aren’t only haters but also sick people, such persons require, NEED and deserve utmost sympathy and I encourage you to pray for them.

In conclusion, the term hater which is so widely used is actually a very limited term. Spend more time exalting your known supporters and well-wishers instead of ranting about haters who more than likely aren’t haters at all, waste of time much don’t you think.

Thanks for reading, all the best !