04/04/2026
People-Pleasing Isn't Kindness. It's Self-Abandonment.
If you’ve ever smoothed things over at your own expense, this short read (2 min) explores why people-pleasing often hides fear of disapproval and the cost of making yourself smaller. Read more: https://www.collingwoodpsychotherapy.com/post/people-pleasing-isnt-kindness-its-self-abandonment
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There's a version of people-pleasing that looks like generosity. You're accommodating, easy to be around, always willing to help. You put others first. You don't make a fuss. From the outside it looks like kindness, and it's often praised as kindness.But underneath it, if you're honest, is something...
