Note sull'episodio
The myth persists that the way to get the love or friendship you desire is by pouring into the person you care about - whether that be energy, emotions or financial resources. Nothing could be further from the truth - it is the giver that becomes entangled in the relationship the more they give, making it near impossible for them to walk away as they fall prey to sunk cost fallacy. Meanwhile, because of the law of diminishing returns, the recipient appreciates the giver less with each act of care and kindness that is given. The only way out for the over-giver in this dynamic is to find a way to reverse the roles.
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relationshipspsychologyoverspendinglong term relationshipsromanceromantic loveloneliness friendshipself awarenesswellbeingpower relationsinternalised self-hatredself-esteemattractionself-identity agencyaccountability self-deceptionover-givinggenerosityreverse psychology reciprocity unrequited love buying lovesame energysigns of lovesigns of being likedloving too muchchasing love affectiondesperate for loveself respectHonest self-assessment EQemotional intelligencelove language acts of servicefeeling appreciatedearning loverelationship power dynamicscompatibilitytoxic friendships neglectful loveself-loveRobin NorwoodOffline ThoughtsGiving too much