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The Dark Side of Being Nice — An Important Realization

Why are you so nice?

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Joe Gibson
Dec 15, 2021
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If you’re a people-pleaser, someone who thinks of themselves as “being” nice, or know anyone in that regard then this one is for you.

Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with being nice and being seen as such but could there be more to those of us who appear consistently helpful, always understanding, and nev…

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