Why do I want to be like others?

There is always a subconscious desire for mimicry and impersonation. If this makes you feel, and if this makes you feel inspired good that’s fine. In some cases, the desire to be like someone else drives people onward, to accomplish great goals.

Why do I always try to please everyone?

People pleasers often act out of insecurity and a lack of self-esteem. According to Dr. Susan Newman, people pleasers want everyone around them to be happy… and they will do whatever it takes to keep them that way.

Do you feel the need to have everyone like you?

The majority of people may like a kind and outgoing person, but not all. Therefore, it is best to focus on your friends and maybe try to make new ones. Feeling the need to have everyone like you is a common mistake that many have. It usually deals with low self esteem or maybe others not being kind to you as a child.

Why do people want to please other people?

Other people might please others because they want to avoid internal bad feelings such as: Fear of rejection: They are afraid to voice their opinions because they are afraid people would reject who they are. Fear of disappointing others: Seeing other people being disappointed in them makes them feel bad about themselves.

What does it mean to be needed by others?

The need to be needed is an individual’s sense of significance rooted in the sense of being part of a community or cause beyond themselves. The need to be needed is one of our fundamental desires. We want to feel significant in the eyes of others, even if it is only one other person.

Why do I feel an obligation to say yes to everything?

Sometimes those explanations are an honest attempt to connect with another person or to step a little further out of hiding. Often, they are a result of my own self-doubt and desire for people to like me. For example, I feel an obligation to say yes to any invitation or request I receive.