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Why people-pleasing makes you hate the people you're trying to please

I keep saying yes to social events I don't want to attend because I'm afraid people will think I'm boring, but then I resent everyone there.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desperate pursuit of acceptance breeds contempt for both others and yourself.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The social self and the private self?”

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