On Attachment #167: How to Balance Compassion for Others with Boundaries for Yourself
Nov 26, 2024
Discover the fine line between compassion and self-boundaries in relationships. Learn how to navigate emotional challenges, especially during family gatherings. Explore the role of self-awareness in managing unacceptable behaviors while fostering understanding. Gain insights on maintaining personal boundaries for emotional health and the importance of clear communication. This discussion encourages a proactive approach to safeguarding your well-being, ensuring that empathy doesn’t lead to self-abandonment.
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Compassion and Self-Compassion
- Lacking compassion for others often correlates with low self-compassion.
- This leads to judgment, defensiveness, and taking things personally, creating volatile relationships.
Empathy and Self-Abandonment
- Empathetic people, often with anxious attachment, excel at compassion but can overdo it.
- This can lead to self-abandonment by prioritizing understanding others over their own needs.
Know Your Limits
- Develop self-awareness to identify your limits and what feels acceptable.
- If you have a history of self-abandonment, work on recognizing your internal feedback system.