“Not everyone who vents or overshares is toxic. But a pattern of one-sidedness and lack of reciprocity could indicate that it is not worth entering into or continuing a relationship with someone.”
isn’t a problem for me. Overhearing is. I listen more than I talk in conversations, the result being that I often attract emotionally draining people who are desperate to unload. My ‘friendships’ end up one-sided, with me being the sounding board/shoulder to cry on and constantly giving, but not feeling like there’s space to open up myself. How can I strike a balance?”
The ADHD tendencies to feel emotions deeply and people-please are partly at work here. You’re a great listener because you’re empathetic and you care. You take it upon yourself to heal others’ wounds and make them feel better. Past social challenges and experiences with rejection may have made you more inclined to let anyone into your life, even those who drain you. No matter the reason, here are strategies for setting boundaries.Not everyone who vents or overshares is toxic.
When someone is venting, pause to consider if you really want to engage deeply and how you’ll practice assertiveness to balance the conversation.Oversharing and Underinvesting: The Social Traps That Snare ADHD Adults“Is My Relationship Toxic?” A Quiz for Adults with ADHD
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