Kola+wole wrote: ↑02 Sep 2020, 09:26
Everyone likes to put up a strong front so as not to be called weak and exploited. Also, the fear that the help sought might not be forthcoming and can lead to ridicule is another factor. In the end, asking for help when necessary makes life easier.
Exactly!
And I suppose we'll always be that way as we're humans and have a certain amount of dignity we want to hold on to.
However, there is a difference between putting on a brave front before the world and putting on a front before yourself.
You may act like you need no help in front of those you aren't sure of asking (ehem...raising my hand), but you need to be honest with yourself first and foremost, and just maybe, you might be able to get help from someone sincere without even having to ask for it.