Is it rational?

[Antoninus]

Is it rational to dislike something or to avoid doing something because someone you hate or dislike does the same things or really likes it?

Example: My ex's favorite show was "Ed, Ed, and Eddie". Whenever it comes on, I turn the TV off because it reminds me of her and what she did.

Is this rational and does anyone else do something similar?

[Klucky]

Yes. Edit: If the ex is a recent thing, then definitely yes. However, if it's been, like, three years...no. You always need to get over things at some point before it becomes unhealthy.

-Klucky

[Threase]

I'm not sure rational is the right word, but it's common. It just means you don't want to remember her.

[Sowelu]

Is it rational to dislike something or to avoid doing something because someone you hate or dislike does the same things or really likes it?

Example: My ex's favorite show was "Ed, Ed, and Eddie". Whenever it comes on, I turn the TV off because it reminds me of her and what she did.

Is this rational and does anyone else do something similar?
I've been known to do the same things. The show brings up certain feelings you'd rather not feel and it's easy just to switch it off or change the channel.
You'll get over that though....:)

[Moon Daughter]

no one ( well, most) don't like pain or bad memories. so, the avoid them.
watching that show reminds you of her, so you turn off TV.
sounds pretty rational to me

[The High Queen of Faerie]

Is it rational to dislike something or to avoid doing something because someone you hate or dislike does the same things or really likes it?

Example: My ex's favorite show was "Ed, Ed, and Eddie". Whenever it comes on, I turn the TV off because it reminds me of her and what she did.

Is this rational and does anyone else do something similar?

i don't think i've ever done that, though it seems rational to me. :)

i've heard that's what teenagers oft do to spite their parents...?

not something i'd know about... :vanish:

[VioletFaerie]

I wouldn't say it's rational, but it seems common, and I'm sure it's quite normal as well. I wouldn't worry, for as long as it doesn't get to the point of being extreme or unhealthy. I've had similar "issues"... :deviltail

[misschief]

i do things like that all the time. it probably isnt rational.. but i don't care :D

[WynterWynd]

Is it rational to dislike something or to avoid doing something because someone you hate or dislike does the same things or really likes it?

Example: My ex's favorite show was "Ed, Ed, and Eddie". Whenever it comes on, I turn the TV off because it reminds me of her and what she did.

Is this rational and does anyone else do something similar? I think its a common thing to do.
I still haven't been able to watch the movie Stripes because it was my x-knobheads favorite movie...and I just perfer not to be reminded of him in any way, shape or form:)

[misschief]

I think its a common thing to do.
I still haven't been able to watch the movie Stripes because it was my x-knobheads favorite movie...and I just perfer not to be reminded of him in any way, shape or form:)lol.. knobhead.. if i didn't just poke you i'd give you karma for that one. :lol:

[Kyan's Daddy]

Is it rational to dislike something or to avoid doing something because someone you hate or dislike does the same things or really likes it?

Example: My ex's favorite show was "Ed, Ed, and Eddie". Whenever it comes on, I turn the TV off because it reminds me of her and what she did.

Is this rational and does anyone else do something similar?

Rational? No. Healthy? No. Common? Unfortunately.

You're allowing someone to have undue influence over you and your patterns of thinking. Easy way to break it: FORCE YOURSELF TO WATCH IT. Right now, you're associating it with her, and it's leaving a sour taste in your mouth. The more you think about how you dislike it, the more you're going to dislike it. Force yourself to watch it, accept it for what it is, and accept it for what it is not.

Then, sit yourself down with a notebook, and write down everything you feel, remember, think, etc about her, the situation, the way it ended. Spill it all, and watch how much better you feel.