“Why Playing Nice Isn’t Always the Best Choice: 6 Surprising Moments When Being the Bigger Person Falls Flat”
5) When letting go leads to loss of self
I recall a time when I found myself constantly letting go of my interests, my preferences, and even some parts of my identity just to maintain harmony in a relationship. I thought I was being the bigger person by accommodating and adjusting.
Over time, these little sacrifices added up and I began to feel like I was losing myself. I was so busy making room for someone else’s needs that I forgot about my own.
Being the bigger person doesn’t mean losing sight of who you are or what you want. It’s not about constantly compromising your happiness or identity for others.
