“Why Playing Nice Isn’t Always the Best Choice: 6 Surprising Moments When Being the Bigger Person Falls Flat”
2) When being kind becomes a one-way street
I’ll never forget the time I was stuck in a friendship that was draining me emotionally. I was always the one to reach out, to lend an ear, to offer comfort. I was constantly putting my needs aside to meet my friend’s demands.
I thought I was being the bigger person by constantly giving and not expecting much in return.
However, over time, this one-sided relationship started to take a toll on me. I realized I was compromising my own emotional well-being for the sake of being kind and understanding.