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Are you a People pleaser that feels burnout?

Ive been a people pleaser since I was a child. I felt others were more important and that if I just made sure they felt happy, they would like me. But I have read time and time again, we cant make anyone feel a certain way, EVEN when being kind to them. That their emotions are their own, and while some may like us, some will not. I wish I learned that years ago. I gave of myself so much..offering, doing, joking, pleasing. To Anyone, even strangers. Daily. For Yearsss.
Now at 40, I feel burned out. I stay away from most, because its a lot of emotional work sometimes. And that makes me feel isolated. When others my age are having kids, marrying, traveling. I feel if I dont try to please another, that if I start to focus on ME now, that I'll seem/ be selfish. Anyone feel that?
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uncalled4 · 56-60, M
It's no crime to be good to yourself.

I don't go out of my way to please people because that's a guaranteed way to be disappointed.

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M
Give blood
But you may find that blood is not enough
Give blood
And there are some who'll say it's not enough
Give blood
But don't expect to ever see reward
Give blood
You can give it all but still you're asked for more
Give blood
But it could cost more than your dignity
Give blood
Parade your pallor in iniquity
Give blood
They will cry and say they're in your debt
Give blood
But then they'll sigh and they will soon forget

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Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers