People Pleasing Test

The people-pleaser is afraid to disappoint others and craves validation and reassurance. They worry about being rejected, unloved, or abandoned; they may go to great lengths to help others, even when the help is not requested. People-pleasers often take the blame, even when the problem was not their fault. See where you fall on the people-pleasing scale.

1. I need to meet other people's expectations.

DISAGREE AGREE

2. I agree with others just to keep the peace.

DISAGREE AGREE

3. I am afraid to say no to people.

DISAGREE AGREE

4. I rarely share my opinions because I don't want to upset anyone

DISAGREE AGREE

5. I'm not afraid to make decisions that might make others unhappy.

DISAGREE AGREE

6. I put the needs of others before my own.

DISAGREE AGREE

7. Even if something isn’t my fault, I apologize anyway.

DISAGREE AGREE

8. I feel responsible for the happiness of the people in my life.

DISAGREE AGREE

9. I want to get the approval of others.

DISAGREE AGREE

10. I tend to go with the flow, even if it makes me feel uneasy.

DISAGREE AGREE

11. I try to avoid anyone's disapproval.

DISAGREE AGREE

12. Standing up for myself can be hard.

DISAGREE AGREE

13. I need the validation of others.

DISAGREE AGREE

14. I make compromises so that other people are happy.

DISAGREE AGREE

15. I rarely hide how I feel, even if it might be unpopular.

DISAGREE AGREE

16. I help other people, even when they do not ask for it.

DISAGREE AGREE

17. I feel terrible when another person is unhappy with a decision I've made.

DISAGREE AGREE

18. I rarely disagree with others; I'd rather be liked.

DISAGREE AGREE

19. I often seek reassurance from others.

DISAGREE AGREE

20. I rarely take on responsibilities that are not mine.

DISAGREE AGREE