Signs that you are inauthentic in a relationship
Published on Sep 12, 2023 06:38 PM IST
- From pleasing others to hiding emotions with sarcasm, here are a few signs of being inauthentic in a relationship.
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Published on Sep 12, 2023 06:38 PM IST
There are times that we feel we are not ourselves in a relationship, it can happen because we are walking on eggshells around the other person, or we are scared that they won't like the real version of us. However, pretending to be someone else is mentally draining and very exhausting. Therapist Sadaf Siddiqi wrote, "Do you ever find yourself taking on certain characteristics because you feel pressured to be liked or successful? Does it drain you? If so, you might be struggling with being your authentic self. While it's sometimes difficult to start expressing yourself as you are, once you get there, you'll find that the easiest person to be is you." Here are a few signs.(Unsplash)
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In order to relate or connect to people we find it impossible to appreciate the success stories of others without mentioning ours. (Unsplash)
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We are constantly seeking validation from others – this makes us do things to please others to seek their attention and love. (Unsplash)
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We try to run away from being questioned as we feel that our fears and flaws will be exposed to others. (Unsplash)
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We are always comparing us in the mind with others and try to imitate others to become successful. (Unsplash)
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Published on Sep 12, 2023 06:38 PM IST