This is gonna sound strange, so bear with me. When I was young, I overvalued being nice to people. Most people have felt this at one time or another when the realization strikes that they’re being treated poorly, used as a doormat, and have had their personal boundaries systematically violated.
I appreciate this take. I fundamentally don’t accept what’s not mine like an unsolicited offering. Critiques, feedback, non-physical attacks, and the like fall into this category.
I was raised to be a people pleaser.
HAS. NOT. SERVED. ME. WELL
I appreciate this take. I fundamentally don’t accept what’s not mine like an unsolicited offering. Critiques, feedback, non-physical attacks, and the like fall into this category.
"Talk softly, and carry a big stick." -- Teddy Roosevelt
One my oft-repeated truisms.. "don't confuse being a nice parent as being a good parent"