This lack of confidence can also lead to a permanent reserve. It’s difficult to know what the person truly thinks or feels. They keep a part of themselves “behind the curtain,” which creates a disconcerting distance. This complicates relationships, because trust is built on transparency, however imperfect.
When the promise loses its meaning
Sometimes, someone makes promises… but never truly keeps them. Not out of malice, but because they prioritize what seems most advantageous at the time. For you, this creates an unstable relationship where words never stick. Little by little, doubt creeps in: can you really rely on them?
Others, on the contrary, constantly seek admiration. A neutral comment becomes criticism, silence becomes judgment. This hypersensitivity refocuses the conversation on their need for reassurance, leaving little room for your own emotions.
Why these signals deserve your attention
Sometimes, preserving inner peace simply begins with recognizing what no longer benefits us.
