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119: The Overgiving Trap: From People Pleaser to Boundary Badass
If you’ve ever walked away from a hangout feeling like you just donated a pint of blood, we made this one for you. We’re talking about the overgiving trap, that sneaky pattern where “I’m just being kind” turns into over-functioning, people pleasing, and quietly training others to give you less than you need.
We unpack the clear red flags: always initiating, saying yes when you mean no, tolerating ghosting, and feeling resentful or underappreciated afterward. From friendships to family dynamics to shared households, we explore how imbalanced roles form by default, why renegotiating can feel so…
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