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Why saying yes when you mean no hurts everyone

I keep saying yes to social plans I do not want because I feel guilty about wanting to stay home and do nothing but then I resent everyone while I am out.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You have confused people-pleasing with kindness and forgotten that authentic presence requires honest boundaries.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and freedom — when you control yours?”

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