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Why Do I Feel Responsible for Everyone’s Feelings?
by: Kellie MurryPublished on: 18/08/2026Feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions? Learn why this happens, how it relates to anxiety and people-pleasing, and ways to set boundaries without guilt.
Why Do I Feel Responsible for Everyone’s Feelings?boundariespeople pleasinganxietytrauma responseguiltemotionsresponsibilityconflict avoidancewhy do I feel like everything is my responsibility emotionallyI feel like it’s my job to make everyone happywhy do I take on other people’s emotions
