If you do, your letting them get the very best of you. Sometimes you can ignore it, but it's not always easy. Life is too short, as the saying goes. Don't sweat the small stuff, as the other saying goes. Those are two great sayings to go by. Be strong. When we give in to those people who are negative, we are giving the power to them. As Dr. Phil says, "Take your power back!" The best thing you can do for yourself in these situations is to be optimistic. It's mind over matter, so don't mind what doesn't matter. People who are out to put you down, simply have nothing better to do with themselves. If you are a sensitive person, it can really effect you. It can wear you down and stress you out. Don't let it! Read positive affirmations and be positive. Don't dwell on it and "brush it off your shoulders" as rapper Jay-Z would put it. Positive self talk can do wonders for how you react to other people. Be confident in yourself to not let negative comments bother you, and the more positive you are the less likely you will let negative comments bother you and the less likely people will be out to throw darts at you. Don't let them rob you of your happiness. Be optimistic!