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What sucks about always being nice or people pleaser

People think you are justa a giving, bubbly, machine of joy in general, or for them. What they don't see or seem to care about, is the people pleaser is often suffering. Feeling if they didn't give their all in every interaction, they aren't Enough as a person. It's defeating over time and it erodes the already unsteady self esteem.
And people do not ask or suspect the Nice person is barely hanging on to life, feeling almost non-existent.
Kind people need to be consoled too and given comfort. (Irl) It's an empty life fulfilling everyone else.
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Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
It'd be really nice if people would act the way they should .
But, some are never are going to.
Take your rest, take your breaks ,you're not being unreasonable.
Perhaps a long bubble bath ,go do your nails, whatever you like to do.
Say, no, sometimes.
If you say yes all the time people assume you're okay with helping,even if you're running around like a chicken trying to get something done for them that they could do themselves, wait to do another day, or find another way to do.
Mordechai · 31-35, M
That sounds like it sucks. The thing that helped me was learning my boundaries and respecting myself and my needs first.

It's not my responsibility to make others feel happy or comfortable, or be convenient. The people who stay will, the ones who don't will go.

If somebody can't handle me being mad when I am, that's on them. Emotions are natural, it took me a long time to be okay with that and it's still a journey in that respect. It takes being brave, putting your own needs first, and learning it's okay and that people will accept you regardless.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Mordechai Thank you. That's the main issue, is knowing or learning that I have a right to put my needs first. I had severe abuse growing up, narcissist screaming at me daily that I had no right to even TALK. calling me names, and you eventually start to believe as a kid you barely have a right to exist. That basis did not leave Bec I got older. It only strengthened😟 I will re read your reply , I really appreciate it🌸
Mordechai · 31-35, M
@Coralmist probably recommended it before but "The courage to be disliked" is worth reading/listening to
Levenrack · 46-50, M
Time to get your Honey Badger on!!!

If what you're doing doesn't come to something positive, for yourself or appreciative family and friends. Then it's not worth doing. I know it's hard to do given the past, but saying no, or saying I have other things going on.

Trust me. The world will still be here the next day. Now having said that, if it's stuff you pretty much have no choice.... I can't help with that.

You don't have to be a dick about it, just start putting that imagery door up that only locks on your side and start locking that damn door. Be that Honey Badger and enjoy the rest of your evening 😊

P.S I'm assuming this has nothing to do with your sister. 100% there for you on that situation.
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Levenrack · 46-50, M
@Coralmist No worries.
CarolCandid · 26-30, FNew
I am sorry to read such a thing. I can only wish all the happiness in the world and that you could move on <3
FrugalNoodle · 46-50, M
Gotta stick up for yourself at some point and not be a welcome mat to others who take you for granted. To get out of that deflating cycle.
StarLily · 51-55, F
Thank you for being kind. I hope you feel better soon.🫂
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
I recognize that about you and I never mess with that.
FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
Is this a social security thing?
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