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How people-pleasing becomes a form of self-betrayal

I keep agreeing to social plans I don't want because saying no feels selfish even though I'm exhausted and resentful all the time.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're sacrificing your authentic needs to maintain an image of yourself as accommodating and likeable.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Existentialist authenticity vs. bad faith?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.