Good, Neutral, and Bad Selfishness

Most of us have been taught from an early age that placing our own needs before the needs of others is wrong. Such behavior is discouraged with the disparaging label, "selfish." At the same time, self-help experts tell us that "self-care" is essential to our well-being. So, how do we tell the difference between "bad" selfishness and healthy self-care?read more
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Ethics and Morality Happiness Relationships Self-Help Work emotional manipulation exploitation selfishness unselfishness self-care win-lose win-win Source Type: news