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We are being selfish when:
* We expect others to give themselves up for us.
* We make others responsible for our feelings of pain and joy.
* We get angry at others for doing what they want to do rather than doing what we want them to do.
* We consistently make our own feelings, wants, needs and desires important without also considering others feelings, wants, needs and desires.
* We believe we are entitled to special treatment, such as not having to wait in line.
We are being self-responsible when:
* We take care of our own feeling, wants, desires and needs rather than expecting others to take care of us.
* We support others in doing what brings them joy, even when they are not doing what we want them to do.
* We show caring toward others for the joy it give us rather than out of fear, obligation, or guilt.
* We have the courage to take loving action in our own behalf, even if someone gets angry with us. For example, we go to bed early because we are tired, even if our partner gets angry at us for not watching a movie with him or her.
* We have the courage to speak our truth about what we will or will not do, and what we do or do not feel, rather than give ourselves up to avoid criticism, anger or rejection.
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