We can spot others who give far too much in relationships. These are people who fatigue themselves attending endlessly to others. They receive little thanks, and the giving takes on a compulsive, one-way pattern.
What other traits exist alongside constant and compulsive caregiving to others? There are seven characteristics I’ll talk about, derived from my 40 years of clinical work with people.
How do such people appear to others when delivering constant care? There may be a sense of smugness or pride in over-giving. This may reveal an identity or personality formed proudly around such excessive giving.
Over-givers dislike receiving care from others. People have told me they become very uncomfortable when others want to reciprocate and........