Ironically, the more you try to please others, the harder it becomes to form real, authentic connections. People-pleasing often involves saying what others want to hear and hiding your true thoughts or feelings. While it may seem like you’re being kind, you’re actually building relationships based on a façade. Over time, this creates emotional distance because people never get to know the real you. Psychology highlights that vulnerability and honesty are key to intimacy. Real relationships thrive on truth, not performance. When you stop people-pleasing, you give others the chance to love you for who you really are.
