The Shocking Truth About Self-Sacrifice: Are You Mistaking It for Kindness Without Even Knowing?
6) You try to fix other people’s problems for them
It feels like the right thing to do—someone you care about is struggling, so you jump in to help. You offer solutions, take on responsibilities, maybe even handle things they should be handling themselves.
But here’s the thing: constantly stepping in doesn’t always help. Sometimes, it actually does the opposite.
People grow by working through their own challenges, not by having someone else solve everything for them. When you take on their problems, you’re not just draining yourself—you might also be keeping them from developing the skills and confidence they need to handle things on their own.
