Are You in the Relationship Crumple Zone?
crumple zone: noun a section of an automobile body designed to absorb the force of an impact in order to protect the passengers (Merriam-Webster) a part… Read More »Are You in the Relationship Crumple Zone?
people pleasing
Any Particular Person: On Growing Up Catering to Difficult People
Born with a Target on My Back I wasn’t allowed to be particular. Growing up, only two people in my family were allowed to be particular.… Read More »Any Particular Person: On Growing Up Catering to Difficult People
PQ 8.4 — Do I feel that most other people are sexier, more good-looking, more worthwhile, funnier, smarter or just generally better than I am, and I am not able to compete with them?
PQ 8.4 — Do I feel that most other people are sexier, more good-looking, more worthwhile, funnier, smarter or just generally better than I am, and… Read More »PQ 8.4 — Do I feel that most other people are sexier, more good-looking, more worthwhile, funnier, smarter or just generally better than I am, and I am not able to compete with them?
What’s Your Conflict Style? 5 Approaches to Conflict Resolution
“Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” -Max Lucado * As I wrote in a previous post, there are worse things than conflict, including perpetually… Read More »What’s Your Conflict Style? 5 Approaches to Conflict Resolution
Getting to “No” You: Setting Boundaries Reveals People’s True Natures
Especially when you’re not used to it, setting boundaries with people can be difficult. A recovering people pleaser myself, I’ve struggled a lot with it.… Read More »Getting to “No” You: Setting Boundaries Reveals People’s True Natures
PQ 2.6 — How much space do I leave for new partners’ needs?
PQ 2.6 — When I visualize the kind of relationship I want, how much space does it leave for new partners to shape the relationship… Read More »PQ 2.6 — How much space do I leave for new partners’ needs?
Customer Qualification and Having the Right Haters
“You shouldn’t care what people think of you,” a close friend used to say to me. I didn’t agree then, and I still don’t. While… Read More »Customer Qualification and Having the Right Haters
People Pleasing & Poly: Resentment and Broken Promises
“I’m a people pleaser,” they say. “I can’t help myself. When I see someone wants something, I have to give it to them. I need… Read More »People Pleasing & Poly: Resentment and Broken Promises
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