Is it possible to care too much?

I think I’ve figured it all out, that’s my weakness. I try to be there for others, get invested in them, try to make sure they’re ok, but they don’t make their intentions clear, maybe they’re just users, get what they want and off they pop. Lesson learnt, it’s not happening again, I’ll purge this weakness like every other I’ve ever had.

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OlderSometimesWiser · F

I see it more as caring for the wrong people. Never give up that part of yourself. Just learn to be more discerning about who gets to experience that wonderful quality in you. And hopefully what’s happened in the past can serve as a valuable lesson.

DHggmu · 31-35, M

@OlderSometimesWiser It’s a good point, it’s unfortunate that you don’t realise until it’s too late, usually. I’ve always been that person who takes other people’s problems on for them, but I do feel used more often than not.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@DHggmu As I’ve said, hopefully you can consider those experiences lessons and learn to be caring while cautious in the future. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life is to never let another person determine the type of person I want to be. And for you to lose that caring part of yourself would be sad indeed. Just use it wisely.

DHggmu · 31-35, M

@OlderSometimesWiser It would be sad, I don’t think I could lose it, it’s in my nature, always has been. But you’re right, you live and learn.