Oh, you're an empath! Yes, they have to shield themselves a bit from others emotions, You need positive people around you.

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actually, I remember, really early on in our R, before we were M, I landed a chunk of work with a well known company, and I remember feeling the tiniest amount of envy from him. I also remember feeling that I shouldn't ever overshadow him, so I think I probably stepped back from that point


Yes we women tend to hide our light so our men won't feel "less than". I certainly mommy-tracked my career so that my ex could pursue his. I was teaching at a medical conference recently and they put me up in a luxurious suite at the resort and it dawned on me that I no longer needed my ex to take me on such trips while HE was lecturing - I was in the same category as him now smile