When responsibility always seems to lie with others
You’re probably familiar with this situation: a disagreement arises, but the other person systematically refuses to take responsibility. No self-reflection, never an apology, even when the mistake is obvious. This refusal to acknowledge their errors creates constant tension and can unintentionally leave you in the role of “the one who’s exaggerating.” However, a peaceful relationship is based on listening and balance, not on constant justification.
Similarly, some people never consider other people’s time: postponed meetings, forgotten appointments, chronic lateness… In small doses, this happens to everyone. But when it becomes a way of operating, it’s as if your own organization no longer matters.
Attention: a need… or a silent addiction?
Some people have a near-constant need for validation. One compliment after another, and nothing seems to satisfy them. This quest for approval may seem harmless, but it becomes exhausting when it pervades the relationship. You then find yourself playing the role of emotional support without having chosen to do so.
