😶🌫️Traits of People Who Have Long Adapted to Parental Expectations🫥

✔️ Grew up fearing disappointment more than criticism. 1. When faced with a choice, they seek external standards before their own desires. Instead of asking 'Do I want this?', it becomes more important to consider 'Will this disappoint someone?' first. 2. Feel immense guilt when refusing. Going against parental expectations feels like not just a choice, but an act that harms the relationship. 3. Aim to not disappoint, rather than to succeed. They become more accustomed to a life without causing problems than to a life of thriving. 4. Live as if seeking permission even as adults. Even when they can make their own decisions sufficiently, they still look for cues from others first. 🥺 Living according to expectations for a long time makes it difficult to learn how to prioritize one's own desires.