Quote Originally Posted by Kolaina View Post
Not all criticism needs to be constructive. It’s up to the individual to create the results they want after receiving criticism.

Do you want to get offended that someone said something you don’t like? Throw a children’s tantrum because your feelings are hurt? Or turn it into something positive by exploring avenues in which to make yourself better.

The power is in your own hands. Most just lack self control to pull up their socks and handle it in a constructive way
Eh, at that point I'd still put part of the blame on the critic. Often criticism is thrown without being constructive, but that already brings into question the motivation behind criticism. That leads to whatever they have to say losing any merit.
assuming you're dealing with adults, that is