8 Surprising Habits You’ve Likely Overlooked That Secretly Push People Away
You’d be surprised how much stronger your connections can become just by giving people the space to speak.
2) Only reaching out when you need something
I used to have a coworker who would only message me when he needed a favor. At first, I didn’t think much of it—I was happy to help.
But after a while, I started to notice a pattern. He never checked in just to chat or see how I was doing. Every conversation had a purpose, and that purpose was always about what he needed.
That’s when I realized how frustrating this habit can be. No one wants to feel like they’re just a resource to be used. Relationships—whether personal or professional—shouldn’t be transactional.
