Ditching people-pleasing habits in a relationship is not easy – but these are the signs you are making progress.
? Well, Witmond says there are five clear signs – starting with paying attention to your own needs.
“When you start by paying attention to your own needs, you start to ask important questions,” she says. “What is it that I want? What am I sacrificing for the sake of someone else and is that a sacrifice we feel comfortable with?”Mental health: the 6 key differences between people-pleasing and being nice, according to a therapist
Next up, Witmond says learning to “respectfully communicate your feelings without blaming or criticising” is a sign of no longer . “This one takes vulnerability, courage, and practice. It is using non-violent forms of communication such as, ‘when this happens I feel’ rather than ‘you make me feel’. Don’t label or overanalyse the meaning behind your observations.”