7 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Say No
Many women find it difficult to refuse doing something that they don’t want to do. If you too are experiencing something similar, don’t fret because this is a common limitation. Here are a few reasons why it is so tough to say no.
1. You don’t want to hurt other people’s feelings
One of the primary concerns while saying no is hurting other’s feelings. What will he feel? What will she think about me? Will my reputation be tarnished if I say no? Worrying about your self image can often be the reason to find refusing difficult. Ironically, getting talked into doing something you don’t want to, can tarnish your self image much more than refusing.
2. You don’t want to lie
When someone asks you for help which you don’t want to provide, you are likely to follow up your refusal with an excuse. Many women find this extremely frustrating. They don’t like the risk of lying, being cross checked and eventually embarrassed in the future. If you also don’t believe in white lying for the sake of convenience, saying no could become very torturous for you.
3. You are under an obligation
One of the reasons you may find refusing difficult is because you are under an obligation. If the person who has given you a favor asks for something in return, you are likely to find it hard to refuse even if you want to. It can be difficult to get out of such a situation.
4. You always step into other people’s shoes
Do you always think on the other person’s behalf? Do you always step into the shoes of another person and think from his or her perspective? Many women have the tendency to do this because of which they find it difficult to refuse. If you too are over empathetic and step into others’ shoes before reacting, saying no can be difficult for you.
