Tag: relationships
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Break Free from People-Pleasing in Love: A Stoic Approach to Healthy Relationships
I used to say yes when I meant no. I’d go out of my way to avoid disappointing people, even if it cost me my peace, time, or sanity. Sound familiar? People-pleasing can feel like kindness, but deep down, it’s often fear in disguise. Fear of rejection, conflict, or not being “good enough.” That’s where…
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Why Stoicism is Key to Setting Boundaries that Stick
For most of my life, setting boundaries felt uncomfortable. Whether it was with family members, in romantic relationships or with fellow colleagues, I often found myself agreeing to situations I didn’t want to be in, when all I really wanted to say was “no”. I worried about how others would react and feared being seen…
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