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In this brief monologue, the speaker critiques the common belief that refusing someone—saying “no”—is equivalent to being mean. She argues that constantly prioritising others’ needs and being overly nice ultimately harms oneself, turning self‑neglect into a form of self‑meanness. The reflection culminates in a rhetorical question about when one should stop this pattern, highlighting the tension between people‑pleasing and personal boundaries in relationships.
