If you're used to always being the one to bend to the needs of another, you might reach a point where you decide to change. Perhaps after an epiphany about the importance of balance. When it comes to some change, the advice is to go slow and take it bit by bit. However, when it … Continue reading Re-learning compromise
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Bent out of shape
People that are used to people pleasing know what it's like to put their own wants and needs aside. Sometimes, you convince yourself that you're just compromising to find a balance. This is fine, until you realise that you're the only one willing to change. This could all be with one person or apply to … Continue reading Bent out of shape
Made up meanings
Whilst checking the definition of the idiom bent out of shape for a future post and then the definition of bend, I realised I'd somewhat manipulated the meaning. I use the term 'bend' (specifically as bend to or bend towards) as a verb, it's an act of unspoken people pleasing. When you bend to someone … Continue reading Made up meanings
