"People-pleasing involves putting your own needs behind others' in an effort to make them happy or to avoid being viewed negatively. You may find that you let others get their way because you don't want to deal with an argument or have anyone be mad or disappointed with you."
"You may fall into the trap of people-pleasing if you find it difficult to advocate for what you want when you encounter resistance from others. It's hard to express what you want to do if someone is voicing a different want or opinion."
People-pleasing can hinder personal expression and self-advocacy. Individuals may compromise their needs to avoid conflict or disappointment. This behavior often stems from fear and anxiety, leading to a pattern where self-sacrifice becomes the norm. Recognizing signs of people-pleasing, such as difficulty asserting desires or keeping ideas to oneself, is crucial. Maintaining a balance between personal needs and external expectations is challenging but necessary for healthy relationships and self-worth.
Read at Psychology Today
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