@therealdrpsychmom: It’s freeing to realize that other people’s behavior is rarely a verdict on your worth. for better or worse. A selfish friend is probably selfish with others. A kind person likely brings kindness to many relationships.  Our influence matters, but personality, history, and circumstances usually explain more than we think. This perspective can soften unnecessary shame without inflating the ego: you may be less responsible for others’ negative reactions, and less uniquely responsible for their positive ones. Whose behavior might feel different if you stopped making it entirely about you? https://www.drpsychmom.com/the-things-people-do-arent-about-you-for-better-or-worse/

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