Communicating our needs and perceptions of the situation with each other is a positive step.
As well as an important step.
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Because our perception of what is happening is based on our own needs at that time, our perception may not match up with our friend's perception of the situation.
This can also be a cause of looking to much into it and overthinking vastly of the situation.
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I am not advocating you simply cease using electronic platforms; rather, I urge you to be mindful of the ways you use them, and how they impact your interpersonal relationships.
Important
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The desire for intimacy is often resisted based on their inability to trust or rely on others.
There is desire but no trust.
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When you are comfortable in who you are you will eventually be able to acknowledge compliments by simply saying "thank you" and not feeling as though you need to put yourself down.
It is good to receive compliments and can feel nice. We can learn to receive them in the right way but also need to learn to not let them get to our head and make us arrogant.
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However, sometimes comparisons are not useful.
Important to know that comparisons can be useful and can hurt us badly at times.
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Looking at friends or even strangers on Instagram or TikTok may lead us to believe that we are not as intelligent, good, talented, or attractive as others.
This is the danger of social media in our world right now.
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Who are my mirrors?
This is an important question to ask ourselves.
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Our sense of who we are is a reflection of how others see us.
This can also be considered as a dangerous thing.
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