Internet Sides With Why Man Issued Wife Ultimatum, or They Get a Divorce
This article in Newsweek explores a real-life story of a woman who received a shocking ultimatum from her husband: stop people-pleasing or risk divorce.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I see the complexities of people-pleasing behavior firsthand. As I explained,
“We learn to put the needs of others before ourselves or risk disconnection, or worse, punishment. The reality is people-pleasing was a useful adaptation in their childhood and was likely needed to keep them emotionally safe growing up.”
This article explores the challenges of balancing personal needs with relationship dynamics and the impact of these behaviors on both partners.