The Fear of Disappointing Others

Think for a moment about your life decisions: where you live, the job you do, or the emotional situation you’re in. How did you get to where you are today? Ideally, you’ll have listened to your needs, your desires, and your preferences when choosing your path. However, many people end up building their reality based on what others expect of them. This tends to be due to the fear of disappointing others. You probably know someone who wanted to be an artist and ended up studying finance. Or, someone who remains in their relationship simply because they’re afraid of change….