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flying_wahini

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1. Everybody wants to please others and seek approval. We are hardwired that way.
Mon Nov 6, 2023, 12:54 PM
Nov 2023

As the eldest daughter I had more responsibilities than my siblings at an early age.
Some weren’t fair but it was a long time ago and it left permanent marks on my decisions about
Who was worthy and who wasn’t. My Mother withheld her affection and approval for most of my life. Long sordid tale.
Point here:
Stop kicking yourself for being human. We are all trying to do the best we can. You are not perfect and you can take off your cape and stop trying to be a super person.
The dirty truth is that you only have one person to live with and please and it’s YOU. The other truth is that nobody else sees you as perfect either. Give it up and give yourself a pat on the back for trying.

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Anyone people-please? [View all] XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 OP
Everybody wants to please others and seek approval. We are hardwired that way. flying_wahini Nov 2023 #1
I went no contact XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #4
Congrats! ggma Nov 2023 #2
Congrats XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #6
You've turned into Larry David. Frasier Balzov Nov 2023 #3
Not sure what that means XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #5
Sorry, I meant the character he plays. Frasier Balzov Nov 2023 #8
Bravo on your insight Qutzupalotl Nov 2023 #7
Ty for responding! Nt XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #9
Aw hell yes. A lot of therapy & time irisblue Nov 2023 #10
I went no contact XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #11
I am always told I am 'too nice'. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2023 #12
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