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Setting boundaries vs. feeling included

Hi everyone, want to discuss something that has bothered me and get your opinions. I’m a big believer in setting work boundaries because of bad past experiences, professionalism, also personal privacy amongst other things. Lately (like an hour ago tbh) I had a breakdown because during a work meeting I realized no one really knows me or cares to know me…Part of that is because I put up walls. I don’t want to be hurt by letting my guard down or getting walked over by others. In reality, it just hurt my feelings knowing that other people have these relationships. I know that most of the people are toxic and fake, and it shouldn’t hurt me because it’s just a job. But sometimes I can’t help but feel left out, and I have this struggle between being myself & just doing my work and ending my day. Anyone else feel…


Hi everyone, want to discuss something that has bothered me and get your opinions. I’m a big believer in setting work boundaries because of bad past experiences, professionalism, also personal privacy amongst other things.

Lately (like an hour ago tbh) I had a breakdown because during a work meeting I realized no one really knows me or cares to know me…Part of that is because I put up walls. I don’t want to be hurt by letting my guard down or getting walked over by others. In reality, it just hurt my feelings knowing that other people have these relationships. I know that most of the people are toxic and fake, and it shouldn’t hurt me because it’s just a job. But sometimes I can’t help but feel left out, and I have this struggle between being myself & just doing my work and ending my day.

Anyone else feel this? How do you snap yourself out of it?

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