The Kindness Trap How Being aposToo Niceapos Can Secretly Destroy You
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The Kindness Trap How Being aposToo Niceapos Can Secretly Destroy You
I used to pride myself on being "nice." I was the person who always said yes, who offered help before being asked, and who went out of their way to avoid conflict. People often praised my accommodating nature. But beneath that "nice" exterior, I was quietly crumbling. My "niceness" became a heavy cloak, suffocating my true self. It led to resentment, exhaustion, and a deep sense of being unseen. And I've come to realize I'm not alone. In 2025, in a world that often champions kindness above all else, we need to ask a dangerous question: Is our relentless pursuit of "niceness" actually killing us? The Unseen Chains of 'Nice' Society loves a "nice" person. From childhood, we're taught to be polite, to share, to not make waves. These are noble qualities, right? Absolutely. Genuine kindness, empathy, and compassion are vital. But there's a critical difference between true kindness and the performative, often self-sacrif…
