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People Pleasing vs. Appeasing: They’re Not the Same Damn Thing
People pleasing and appeasing may look the same from the outside, but they are not the same damn thing. One is often about approval. The other can be about fear, conditioning, and avoiding someone’s reaction. Here’s how to tell the difference—and stop abandoning yourself just to keep the peace.
Jennifer Kelley, LMSW-CCATP
16 hours ago3 min read
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