#Entitlement

Why Boundaries Upset Those Who Benefited

Boundaries also reshape roles within families, friendships, and workplaces. The “helper,” “peacemaker,” or “responsible one” can become a stabilizing force for everyone else, even when it drains them. When that person changes, the whole system wobbles, and those most invested in the old arrangement may react defensively to protect their comfort. Seen this way, the backlash is sometimes a sign that a relationship was built on an imbalance. The boundary exposes the power dynamic that previously stayed invisible because you carried the cost silently. [...]

Embracing Responsibility in a World Without Guarantees

This shift in perspective is crucial for overcoming what psychologists term the victim mentality—the tendency to blame circumstances for one’s troubles. By adopting Twain’s mindset, individuals can release resentment toward the world. In Viktor Frankl’s 'Man’s Search for Meaning' (1946), the ability to assign meaning and assume agency even amidst suffering becomes a pathway to resilience and growth. [...]