The Myth of “I Deserve” (And Why It Makes People Miserable)
“Deserve” sounds moral. In practice, it often becomes entitlement, resentment, and bad decisions. “I deserve better.” Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it’s a healthy awakening — a person realizing they’ve been tolerating garbage. But a lot of the time, “I deserve” isn’t wisdom. It’s a trap word. Because “deserve” doesn’t just describe what you want. It … Read more