The Danger of Idolizing Others.

Idolizing someone can feel like admiration, but it often leads to disappointment and devaluation. When you place someone on a pedestal, you're not seeing them for who they truly are-both their strengths and their flaws. Here’s how this dynamic can unfold:
1. Idolization involves perceiving someone as perfect and ignoring their complexities as a real person. This unrealistic expectation creates a fragile bubble that is bound to burst.
2. When the person eventually reveals their authentic self, which includes both their positive traits and imperfections, the idealized image you had built up starts to crumble.
3. This disconnect between who you imagined them to be and who they really are often leads to feelings of disappointment. The person who was once idolized becomes devalued in your eyes.
4. Sustainable relationships are built on seeing and accepting people as they are-not on unrealistic ideals. When you idolize, you miss the opportunity for genuine connection and understanding.
Learn how to navigate these patterns and build healthier, more grounded relationships that honor both the strengths and the flaws of everyone involved.
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[@AK_UK_]

Wise words x

[@nicolas_-_-_]

Hello!
Thank you 🙂

[@JamesKing21]

I idolise Cole Palmer but he has never disappointed me