The Shocking Truth About Self-Sacrifice: Are You Mistaking It for Kindness Without Even Knowing?
But when the roles are reversed? That’s different. You brush off offers of support, insisting you can handle it on your own. Even when you’re overwhelmed, you tell yourself you don’t want to be a burden.
The strange thing is, people actually feel closer to those they help. It’s called the Benjamin Franklin effect—when someone does you a favor, they subconsciously start to like you more.
So by always refusing help, you’re not only making things harder for yourself, but you’re also missing out on deeper connections with others.
