Is it bad to be too reliable?!
Question: I just have this feeling lately that since I am reliable that I am being taken advantage of. I guess too much of anything is a bad thing!
What do you think?
Answers: I just have this feeling lately that since I am reliable that I am being taken advantage of. I guess too much of anything is a bad thing!
What do you think?
By being relaible, people have expectations of you. Dictionary.com says that reliable means you are capable of being relied upon, you are dependable. So. Your friend accidentally "forgets" his wallet and relies on you to pay. That's just being a welcome mat, people will walk on you. Part of that responsibility is choosing whether or not to allow yourself to actually be "relied on" for certain things. So. To answer your question, too reliable is not a possibility. Reliable is reliable. That's a good thing. Being a door mat, however.. you choose.
Reliable people are hard to find. Pat yourself on the back.
Yes. If someone thinks they can always count on you then they always will. Instead of ever relying on themselves.
Reliable is good, doormat is bad.
Wisdom is the sense to know the difference. Don't help people who have no interest in helping themselves, that is a good place to start.