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fromTiny Buddha
1 week ago

You Don't Have to Be Strong All the Time - Tiny Buddha

I was the one people turned to. And if they didn't turn to me, I turned to them. If someone was going through a hard time, I'd show up with soup, a handwritten card, or a call that stretched for hours. I'd intuit needs before they were spoken. And when people said things like "Wow! How do you even manage all this?" or "You're incredible," my heart swelled with pride. It felt good to be seen. It felt powerful to be needed.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

2 Signs You're 'Overgiving' in Your Relationship

Overgivers provide excessive unreciprocated emotional and practical effort, creating imbalance, resentment, and reduced relationship satisfaction; mutual effort is essential for healthy partnerships.
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