The Addiction of People Pleasing
April 24, 2026
Not all addictions look like addictions.
Some addictions don't involve substances. They don't leave obvious evidence. They can even be praised by others. One of the most overlooked addictions is the addiction to people's approval.
At first, it doesn't seem harmful. You want people to like you. You want to avoid conflict. You want to help, serve, support, and be appreciated. None of those things are wrong by themselves. The problem begins when your sense of worth…
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