For me, trying to respect boundaries tires me out more. idk why.

I struggled to respect boundaries as a child and early teenager. I think I still struggle to respect boundaries; but I am uncertain because I haven’t talked to an acquaintance in 7 months.

As a child and early teenager; I constantly hit on my female friends. (I don’t know why.)

  • I keep looking at people’s feet and it tires me. I don’t know if I developed a foot fetish; or it’s just a habitual behavior that I developed because I hate eye contact.

I know that ignoring boundaries can cause health problems long term.


My reasoning for this behavior:

  • I do get pressured by my parent to go to the store with them because, to me, they’re ~40 and may struggle to transport groceries.

  • After 8 years age, I used to be pressured to go to church; but that stopped when I became a teenager.

  • I only hungout with a friend at home once. Usually I only have acquaintances. Maybe I have less experience with friendship.

I think I feel pressured to go along with everything.

  • Jesse@lemmy.ml
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    3 years ago

    Time to step the fuck up dude. Take responsibility for your life. No one is going to come hold their hand out to you. You need to ask.

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      3 years ago

      I agree. I could be struggling with social anxiety; but it would still be a good idea to visit a therapist.

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        3 years ago

        You’re definitely struggling with social anxiety, but are you going to let it debilitate you or are you going to get help?

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          3 years ago

          I won’t let it debilitate me. I got outside to trim a bush and I feel a lot better.