What People Pleasing Does to Betrayed Partner
People pleasing can be described as the tendency to prioritize others' needs over your own, often driven by fear of rejection or a need for validation.
In marriages or relationships, this can mean:
Constantly putting family, friends, or co-workers first.
Leaving the primary partner, aka the betrayed partner, feeling like an afterthought.
Post infidelity, people-pleasing is not only difficult but toxic for the entire recovery process.
It oftentimes feels like yet another betrayal to the betrayed partner.
When an unfaithful partner prioritizes pleasing others outside the primary relationship…
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