Are People Taking Advantage Of You?
Are People Taking Advantage Of You?
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The problem is that in your undying need to please everyone and stay on their good sides, you in turn leave yourself vulnerable to the nasty, selfish people who are only pretending to like you to satisfy their own agendas.
Sure, you may be scoring high-fives, and the phone may be ringing off the hook, but it could be for all the wrong reasons.
the everyday situations
Take a good, hard look at your friends, girlfriend, and co-workers. Do they genuinely care about you, or are they putting up with you due to an ulterior motive?When you go out with your buddies, are you the one who's always paying? Does someone always misplace their wallet at the most convenient time, while someone else always seems to be "running a little short," thus forcing you to cough up the dough every time? Are you being included in activities only because you're the sole provider of (free) transportation? If so, are you not speaking up because you don't want to jeopardize your relationship with your nearest and dearest friends?
Well, snap out of it! Having friends shouldn't cost a fortune, nor should it involve dealing with moochers, which is exactly what you're doing. These supposed "friends" of yours might only be hanging around you because you pamper them. And even if they aren't doing it on purpose, the fact that you sit idly by without doing anything about it will not help matters much.
be cautious of everyone
Love and relationshipsIf your idea of a healthy relationship is being your girlfriend's personal chauffeur, running her errands, and paying for everything, you may be in trouble. Why? Because giving her the moon and the stars, especially in the beginning, puts her in a situation where she may want to keep you around if only to be spoiled.
Don't let your co-workers get the best of you...
- Confidence