Are you #strong-willed, unwilling to bend, move, negotiate or compromise? 

Does it benefit you? The answer to this question is IT, meaning this label, probably does. You will likely find that you "get" your way more times than not and you may have even learned tools to move people more and more your way over time. You may also be called #stubborn, unwavering, unwilling, narcissistic, gaslighting, manipulative and MANY other things. You may feel a continued and rewarding sense of control that helps you feel safe and secure. Though you may care deeply about the people around you, you may also not trust completely that those people will keep you as safe and you can keep yourself.

You might also recognize a pattern of people moving away from you as they begin to recognize that they "don't matter" to you, that they aren't getting their needs met or as they realize their deep dissatisfaction with you in your relationship. 

You may even have an attitude that thinks, "good riddance", as they leave your life and abandon your friendship or relationship. 

If you are a 10 out of 10 in strong-willed nature it's likely hurting you deeply but you also may feel too afraid to pull back and give other people a voice in your life. This is often rooted in a weakened state of self-worth as you are making every attempt to have control over your life and identity. 

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