The Hidden Red Flags Behind Smiles: When Kindness Conceals a Secret Agenda
Genuine kindness is balanced. It respects the person’s own needs and setting of boundaries while being considerate of others.
But when someone’s kindness is excessively self-sacrificing, it might signal that they’re not being kind because they genuinely want to, but because they feel compelled to for some reason.
Maybe they’re trying to win approval or gain control over others. Maybe they’re trying to mask their insecurities or avoid confrontation.
Whatever the reason, this kind of over-the-top kindness can be emotionally draining and unsustainable in the long run.
