A newish friend and I both shared something vulnerable. We were both struggling with something. Both of us wanting the thing to be different from what it was. There we were sitting in our misery.
It’s the test of every relationship with others and our selves. Can we sit with what’s painful, hard and uncomfortable and accept it without trying to change it?
Can we let our child cry in sadness without trying to cheer him or her up?
Can we hear our friend suffering and not tell them, “It’s fine. Just look on the bright side?”
Can we allow our own pain to unfurl and make us raw and vulnerable without having to stuff it with food and wine?
If you struggle with allowing yourself or others feel how they really feel, you may be suffering from people-pleasing and co-dependency. If so, keep reading. We have the perfect posts for you this week.
14 Ways Narcissists Can Be Like Cult Leaders
(Narcissism Decoded) – You wouldn’t trust a cult leader, but the narcissist in your life is controlling you in the same way. Here’s how you are being manipulated and what you can do about it.
How Codependency Made Me HATE My Emotions
(Narcissism Meets Normalcy) – What’s so bad about wanting a loved one to be happy, calm and comfortable? This is what happens when you expect everyone to be happy all the time.
14 Quotes to Inspire You to Ditch Your People-Pleasing Ways
(Happily Imperfect) – Are you guilty of being Mr. Nice Guy? Let these inspiring words help heal you.
5 Ways To Think Of The Narcissist
(Caregivers, Family & Friends) – Have a narcissist in your life? This will help you understand them better.
Hormonal Honeymoons (Infidelity) Are Not Sustainable
(Surviving Infidelity) – Considering cheating? This is the wake up call you need.
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