Yes, You Can Be Too Nice

By Tracey Ashcraft, MA LPC
 

In kindergarten we were taught to be nice to others. As we grew older we were taught to think of others and not be self-centered. As humans we tend…

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In kindergarten we were taught to be nice to others. As we grew older we were taught to not be self-centered and to think of others. As humans we tend to enjoy the company of others, especially if they are…