From Psychologies · Nina Parage · · 50s
Why People Constantly Explain Their Actions
People who explain why they do things even when not asked often learned this habit from childhood.
In brief
People who explain why they do things even when not asked often learned this habit from childhood. People who constantly justify their actions learned to do so from childhood due to conditional love. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Why People Explain Actions
People who explain why they do things even when not asked often learned this habit from childhood.
Childhood Belief in Conditional Love
A belief that they must prove they deserve love and attention by being right or perfect.
Parental Affection Condition
Parents reward affection based on children's compliance with expectations.
Adult Self-Esteem Impact
Adults with this childhood pattern report lower self-esteem that depends on performance.
Need to Justify Actions
People feel their words aren't enough to convince others and need constant justification.
The headline
People who constantly justify their actions learned to do so from childhood due to conditional love.
