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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Piyush Shukla

What the psychology says about the 3 everyday habits that make people take you for granted and slowly turn respect into expectation

Habits That Make People Take You For Granted, As Per Psychologists: We often measure our personal worth by how much we can give to other people. Human psychology shows that an intense desire to please can backfire dramatically in modern social relationships. When you constantly overextend your energy, individuals naturally begin to adjust their expectations of your availability. This behavioral shift creates a subtle dynamic where your extraordinary efforts slowly become the baseline standard. According to relationship experts, certain daily choices accidentally teach people that your time is not valuable. Understanding these patterns is the first step toward reclaiming your personal boundaries and social respect.

1. Being Constantly Available Changes Social Dynamics

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