When Kindness Backfires — 5 Lessons for Protecting Your Peace

29/05/2025 18 min Episodio 87

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Have you ever tried to be the bigger person—only to be met with silence, coldness, or cruelty?This episode is for anyone who has extended compassion, assumed the best, and given second, third, or even fourth chances... only to end up hurt all over again.In today’s episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons to help you protect your peace in emotionally unbalanced relationships. Whether it’s a friend, partner, or family member who keeps stirring up chaos in your life, these lessons will help you reclaim your energy, set clear boundaries, and stop betraying yourself in the name of being “nice.”You’ll learn:Why kindness without boundaries isn’t kindness—it’s self-abandonmentHow to recognize when someone’s reappearing just to see if they still have accessWhy closure doesn’t always come from understanding—and what to do insteadHow to stop watering relationships you don’t want to growThe difference between generosity and emotional self-sacrificeThis isn’t about becoming bitter—it’s about becoming precise about who gets access to your energy, your softness, and your time.If you’ve ever felt drained, dismissed, or confused in a relationship—this one’s for you.