Do you keep picking the wrong people?

here might by why

Author

Chris Thompson
February 10, 2026

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I am starting to recognize that this is turning into a bit of a recovering people pleaser newsletter and I don’t hate it.

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If you find you keep choosing the wrong friends or wrong partners, you are not alone.

So why do we choose these relationships? Honestly, this is a deeper conversation with your therapist, but I can share what I have found.

Scarcity mindset - It’s like going to the grocery store hungry. You are likely to buy more than you need. Repeat these phrases:

I am worthy of healthy and safe connection.
This is not the only person who will like me.
Would I tell my best friend to stay in this situation?

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