Nuance Needed 23. You Do Owe People Things: The Myth of Zero Obligations
Has "setting boundaries" turned into an excuse for treating people like they're disposable? We're seeing a concerning trend in our therapy rooms: people are using self-care language to justify ghosting, dishonesty, and basic human decency.
In conversation, we tackle:
- The wild disconnect between how we treat strangers IRL vs. potential partners online
- Why your "I don't owe anyone anything" mindset might be sabotaging your chances at real connection
- The uncomfortable truth about why you're really keeping those dating app matches around
- How friend groups can enable poor behavior (yes, we're looking at those "slay queen" responses)
- What evolution and psychology tell us about why we actually DO need each other
- Tips for how to maintain boundaries while also being a more caring person
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