We all have different ways of coping with pressure, difficult personalities, stress or trauma. And while most of us are familiar with the common fight, flight or freeze responses, there's another ...

People pleasers tend to support others at the expense of their own needs because they need to be liked, they are afraid of disappointing others or of being rejected, they have low self-esteem or they ...

Boundaries, guilt and difficulty dealing with conflict are common issues that people-pleasers talk about in therapy. Fiordaliso via Getty Images You’ve probably heard a friend or family member utter ...

The compulsion to make others happy at your own expense isn’t just kindness taken too far. It’s actually a deeply ingrained survival mechanism that develops when children learn that their safety and ...

We all have different ways of coping with pressure, difficult personalities, stress or trauma. And while most of us are familiar with the common fight, flight or freeze responses, there's another ...

"People-pleasing" has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years. While some people think of it as simply being considerate or selfless, others talk about it with a much more negative connotation.

Like most people-pleasers I know, I pretty much came out of the womb (in a timely, easy manner that made my parents very happy) that way. It served me well through most of my diaper and elementary ...

Are you tired of being the “giver” in all your relationships and not getting the same in return? I’m Dr. Shannon York and I help anxious folx retire from people pleasing so they can enjoy authentic, ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Showing kindness to a family member, friend or coworker can have its perks. However, if you find yourself trying to please everyone, your health could be at risk. As part of ...