When 'Being the Bigger Person' Masks Toxicity

Being the bigger person doesn't mean you have to always suck it up

Being the "bigger person” may not be as great as you think. I used to believe that rising above conflict, being understanding, and showing forgiveness would be a sign of emotional maturity. Little did I know that being the "bigger person" could also be a sign of dysfunction.

In this article, we will discuss the darker sides of being the “bigger person” and explore how it may stand in the way of your relationship with others, but also how you may be harming yourself.

This article is for paid subscribers, yet I do want to leave everyone with some thought-provoking questions for your own little moment of reflection. If you want to know my take on these questions, consider becoming a paid subscriber.

• How is being the "bigger person" serving you?

• In what ways does being the "bigger person" stand in your way of creating meaningful connections?