If you help someone out, you put yourself in an inferior position.
I don't think so. I don't feel so.
At least when things are reasonable. Rather to the contrary: I feel stronger for being able to help.
Of course, in an unhealthy situation where help is required but not appreciated, and the person who help is not respected, then it's different. Fortunately, not my case most of the time.
It's important to keep in mind that the other party may feel superior, even though you don't feel inferior.
However, for many people this whole thing will never become a problem, because they are good at protecting their integrity.
At least when things are reasonable. Rather to the contrary: I feel stronger for being able to help.
That may very well be the case. But people (and situations) are different, and if you have a problem saying no, things may get very unhealthy.
Of course, in an unhealthy situation where help is required but not appreciated, and the person who help is not respected, then it's different. Fortunately, not my case most of the time
I guess that is often the case in stories like this. If you never say no, at some point your help gets more expected than appreciated.
I don't think so. I don't feel so.
At least when things are reasonable. Rather to the contrary: I feel stronger for being able to help.
Of course, in an unhealthy situation where help is required but not appreciated, and the person who help is not respected, then it's different. Fortunately, not my case most of the time.