People-pleasing can feel like kindness on the surface, but over time it often leads to burnout, resentment, and disconnection from your own needs. This post explores 5 common signs of people-pleasing, what this pattern may be costing you emotionally and relationally, and how approaches like CBT and ACT can help you build healthier boundaries. If you are looking for people-pleasing therapy in Pittsburgh or wondering how to stop people-pleasing, this article offers practical insight and a path toward more balanced, authentic relationships.