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Coralmist 路 41-45, F
Yes, but after MANY years of putting only others first, I feel burned out the last couple years 馃檨 I thought as I grew up, I always come last. Do for others and then I'll be good. I do enjoy helping others a lot because inside it makes me also feel good. But I've started to finally find, in my 30s, Boundaries. I just feel depleted after always giving my time to people, my ear, patience etc...and they don't reciprocate, rarely. I do think that if you have your own needs met first, helping someone is amazing and very fulfilling.
LoveTriumphsOverHate 路 36-40, M
Yes, it does dispense an intrinsic reward. I'm always glad to help my fellow man.
RemovedUsername1168905 路 31-35, M
@LoveTriumphsOverHate how so? Can you give me a few examples?
LoveTriumphsOverHate 路 36-40, M
@RemovedUsername1168905 Two reasons: one, I'm empathetic. I want to see people happy and enjoy life. Secondly, if you extend someone an act of kindness, they will likely pass it along, which ultimately increases the well-being of society.
RemovedUsername1168905 路 31-35, M
@LoveTriumphsOverHate ok, I can respect that. What about doing things and expecting nothing in return?
theAlchemist 路 56-60, M
Nope. I'd hate it.
RemovedUsername1168905 路 31-35, M
@theAlchemist cool.