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Q. Why are my friends so insensitive toward me?

People only treat us as well as we teach them to treat us. Your friends need to be exposed to your boundaries.

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E.B. Johnson
Apr 20, 2021
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Q. Why are my friends so insensitive toward me? (via Quora)

A. People only treat us as well as we treat ourselves. If your friends see you fail to set boundaries, they will push the line and disrespect you. We have to teach people how to treat us, and that starts with treating ourselves with respect and civility.

It’s also important to make sure that your…

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