Expectations
Do you ever feel pressure to act a certain way around certain people? Maybe it is not a conscious thing, but after the fact, you realize you were falling into a pattern with your behaviors. You were most likely falling in sync with their behaviors.
Sometimes it’s a good thing… sometimes it’s not. But it helps you realize who brings out the best in you… and who doesn’t.
Sorry for being vague.
Happy New Year! I will post my mock New Year’s Resolution list tomorrow.
Themocracy
Yup, drives me batty.
But you are right, it helps you spot the toxic people and steer clear of them!
It’s funny that you mention it because I do that too….but I never notice it until after the fact. Yes, it sucks.
Happy New Year!
i do that, yes. i hate it, yes. most of the time it’s not good or healthy from my experience. i hope yours isn’t bad!
happy new year!
Happy New Year!
I used to feel that way a lot. And I found that I was unhappy most of the time.
Over the last couple of years, I have made a conscious effort to not be around people I can’t be myself around — that includes family. As a parent, I don’t like to set the example of putting on different personalities for different people. You are who you are no matter where you are, or who you are with.
I’m a lot happier now.
Happy New Year!
You know, I think I may just know what you mean…I guess its our way of “fitting in”.
Kyra – Toxic! That is the right word. Maybe I need a detox.
Hilly – Maybe we need to make conscious efforts to notice it and QUIT it, while we are doing it? Happy New Year
sizzle – Mine’s not that bad… but I am going to try to notice it next time! Happy New Year!
suze – Happy New Year! This is going to be a big year for you!!!
Jodi – I know that it can include family
It makes me sad when I would have more fun being myself and alone… than trying to fit in with others.
Gina (Mannyed) – I think that is exactly what it is. And I am sure this has been going on since the beginning of man!