Ever met someone who seems like the perfect gentleman—polite, considerate, always saying the “right” things—yet something just feels…off? In this episode, we’re unpacking the Nice Guy trope: what it really means, why some "nice guys" aren't as nice as they seem, and how this pattern plays out in relationships. We’ll explore:✨ The difference between genuine kindness and transactional niceness✨ How resentment builds when “niceness” comes with expectations✨ The impact of the Nice Guy mentality o...
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Ever met someone who seems like the perfect gentleman—polite, considerate, always saying the “right” things—yet something just feels…off? In this episode, we’re unpacking the Nice Guy trope: what it really means, why some "nice guys" aren't as nice as they seem, and how this pattern plays out in relationships. We’ll explore:✨ The difference between genuine kindness and transactional niceness✨ How resentment builds when “niceness” comes with expectations✨ The impact of the Nice Guy mentality o...
Hope for the Holidays Podcast The holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but they can also bring stress, loneliness, and unmet expectations. This time on Self-Worth Renaissance we discuss the Hope for the Holidays with Kirsten Van Wingerden, MA, LMHC. Kirsten offers listeners practical advice, emotional support, and inspiration to navigate this complex season with resilience and grace. We discuss boundaries, loneliness, grief and stress within this episode.
Self-Worth Renaissance
Ever met someone who seems like the perfect gentleman—polite, considerate, always saying the “right” things—yet something just feels…off? In this episode, we’re unpacking the Nice Guy trope: what it really means, why some "nice guys" aren't as nice as they seem, and how this pattern plays out in relationships. We’ll explore:✨ The difference between genuine kindness and transactional niceness✨ How resentment builds when “niceness” comes with expectations✨ The impact of the Nice Guy mentality o...