Maia Dunphy: ‘I really do want people to like me, even if it’s at the expense of my own wellbeing’

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Maia Dunphy: ‘I really do want people to like me, even if it’s at the expense of my own wellbeing’
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The writer and broadcaster on the beauty of Dublin in the sun, the horrors in Gaza, and the importance of fun

I would say I suffer from that all-too-common condition of people-pleasing. I think it seems to affect more women than men, but I really do want people to like me, even if it’s at the expense of my own wellbeing. But having said that I think most of us can be at our least agreeable with the people we’re closest to, because we trust them. So, I’m sure that my family, and my very few close friends, would say that I have my moments. Basically, if I’ve ever been rude to you, it’s because I love you.

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