One writer reflects on a lifetime of being the “responsible one”
, disappointment and loss,” Dr Lalitaa explains. “They often do good things for the wrong reasons because they don’t know another way of coping.”
Some, but not all, of it tracks. While I’m more than happy to do it, playing social secretary/agony aunt/PA does take its toll from time to time, but it’s something I don’t ever think I could fully take a break from.In the post, Dr Lalitaa lays out 8 signs you’re over-responsible, and I have to admit that I gulped a little when reading each and every one.
It’s important to remember that not all of these attributes are necessarily weaknesses, or things that need to be worked on. Myis something I’m proudest of, and it makes me feel valued and special that my friends come to me for advice on important things. That being said, I can also recognise that I could be a little bit better at not burdening myself and remembering that as much as I’m there for my friends, they are also there for me. And, like all of us, I could probablyHowever, all is not lost. Dr Lalitaa also offers some helpful advice on how to navigate being over-responsible if you start to notice yourself acting on your people-pleasing tendencies.
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