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09-15-2014 05:19 PM
Do you think compulsively, willingly, putting others first--offering a helping hand or extending oneself even if it is an inconvenience or somewhat burdensome--is an innate personality trait or a learned behavior?
09-15-2014 05:23 PM
I think it's both. Sometimes, from habit from what you've experienced. Sometimes, because you "feel" it. Some are habits, but others bring you joy.
09-15-2014 05:25 PM
For some reason, using the word 'compulsively' makes me feel like it's a personality disorder.
09-15-2014 05:27 PM
09-15-2014 05:29 PM
09-15-2014 05:32 PM
Learned, and from the way the one that raised me lived her life.
09-15-2014 05:32 PM
innate and learned.
Compulsively sounds too much, a little needy.
09-15-2014 05:56 PM
Clearly compulsively was the wrong word to use if it is being interpreted in a negative way.
It was meant to indicate someone that sees a need, is able to help then offers without regard to being personally affected by extending the help because it is the right thing to do.
Perhaps it is a "need" in the sense of seeing something that can be "fixed" and feeling "I" have to do something to make this better.
09-15-2014 05:57 PM
Learned.
09-15-2014 06:05 PM
I also think it is learned behavior
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