alt Hacker NewsI love going out of my way to help people, but hate when people help me or give me gifts. I don’t know how to experience “pure” gratitude that isn’t overwhelmed by guilt.
I should probably talk to somebody about that…
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rhubarbtree • yesterday at 7:05 PM
Allowing people to give to you is a way of giving to them.
mikestew • yesterday at 7:27 PM
I should probably talk to somebody about that…
Couldn’t hurt, because you’re robbing others of the opportunity to help. And, frankly, you’re not alone, I constantly run into folks that feel the need to reciprocate or otherwise make it transactional.
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My therapist told me you can't really give if you can't also receive. I'm in the same boat you are. Trying to get better at it.