We learned to "not want". Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you and I share similar issues in that it's very difficult to ask people to do things for us, or to "impose" our wants and wishes on other people.
I tend to be like this, although, I think I'm doing a little better, as I learn how self-destructive this can be.
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When men act this way, it can derail their masculinity and can produce a "princess syndrome" in the wife.
Mr. & Mrs. Choc.?
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When women act this way, it can derail the development of their sexuality.
Definitely.
I see similarities between Mr./Mrs. Nice Guy and "people pleasing" syndrome.