2007-06-12 12:56:16 · 7 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I tend to take care of others before myself, and that is not a healthy way to be. I am just learning to say no, and don't cancel my appointments when someone else has an "emergency". I now try and help them find ways to be more self-sufficient.
I work full-time, single mom of two teens, care for a sister with MS and her son with downs sydrome (9yrs old).
When my phone rings, the person on the other end always begins with, "Can you help me........?
I am all for helping, but I now see, as someone else said, you have to take care of yourself first. I was beginning to become resentful for having no time for myself.
2007-06-12 14:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by ginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was growing up my Dad always kind of took the back seat to the rest of the family. He was always willing to give something up for someone else. He was a good man. I guess I tend to be the same way. I can't think of anyone I would rather be like. Giving is a way I show my wife and kids I love them. They do the same for me sometimes. It gives me a feeling of satisfaction to do things for them. So I guess by being good to them I am being good to myself. It all works out.
2007-06-12 23:48:39 · answer #2 · answered by spudfarmer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am very good to myself.. and i don't think you can take care of others if you arnt looking after yourself.
You will never be happy in the end if you havent been good to yourself.
2007-06-12 20:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a mom and a wife so I tend to make sure everyone else has all their needs met before I tend to myself. I've always been that way, very maternal and nurturing even to my friends in high school. It has it's upsides and it's downsides but it's what makes me happy.
2007-06-12 22:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am especially good to me. I am a nurse and would be a very bad one if I did not put my well being first.
2007-06-12 22:25:04 · answer #5 · answered by Zenawoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since my wife died, i am not good to myself,.....but i do my best to take care of others, but i do not take good care of my self,.....and many of my friends now are worried about me,.....
2007-06-12 21:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love only myself and fight only for myself. and as long as i think everybody exist to make me feel that way... the world is wonderful.
2007-06-12 20:03:52 · answer #7 · answered by ۞_ʞɾ_ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋