The Doormat Dilemma: Getting What I want and Still Being Liked Jessica Leo, LMSW    Many people find it very hard to stick up for themselves for several different reasons.  They want to help others, feel guilty saying no, feel pressured to say yes, lack confidence, don’t want to irritate others, etc.  What it boils down to is people want to be liked – and giving in – not speaking up for oneself – and becoming a doormat ends up being the...+MORE