5 Reasons Why Receiving Is Harder Than Giving
Category: WELLNESS
We may be uncomfortable receiving if it came with strings attached when growing up. We may have received compliments only when we accomplished something, like winning at sports or achieving good grades. If we sensed that we weren't being accepted for who we are but rather for our achievements and accomplishments, we may not feel safe to receive.
By John Amodeo, PhD, Contributor
Author of Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relations..., 2014-01-24