Do you feel some are too arrogant to accept help?

[Jayson]

What can be some challenges when the person needing help is arrogant? Do you know anyone like that, personally? How is their situation?

 

[Shree]

I do feel some people can be too proud or guarded to accept help. It’s often not just arrogance, it can stem from fear of appearing weak, past disappointments, or a deep need to stay in control. I’ve been in moments where accepting help felt uncomfortable, even when I needed it. But I’ve also learned that allowing others to support you is a strength, not a flaw.

 

[Brem]

There are always people out there who are too stubborn to refuse help. Some people have this mentality that they have to do it all on their own otherwise they'd be considered weak or something. And no one should feel shame for asking for help or taking help if needed. But, some just continue to refuse it.

I think the best thing you can do, is let them know you're there for them whenever they need you. Sometimes that is all you need.

 

[Master-one]

Well, that's true. There are, indeed, many people who may not be willing to accept help due to many reason. Perhaps they may have some kind of personal enmity with the other person. Personal problem with the other person is one of the main reason why some people are reluctant to accept help. So, it is more about having a relationship problem rather than being arrogant.

 

[Jayson]

I was too arrogant to accept help for a long time. For instance, my brother was pressuring me to get a job (rather than chase internet money making dreams). However, I took his jabs at my manhood personally and developed resentment, instead of listening to him. However, though, he came across as condescending and arrogant.

 

[Nomad]

I was too arrogant to accept help for a long time. For instance, my brother was pressuring me to get a job (rather than chase internet money making dreams). However, I took his jabs at my manhood personally and developed resentment, instead of listening to him. However, though, he came across as condescending and arrogant.

I feel you brother. I have made a lot of bad choices in my life and most of them were the result of being too arrogant to accept help. I always thought asking for help made me appear weak and I did not want to appear helpless. However, as I grew older I understood asking for help, especially from your family and close friends do not make you weak, instead it builds your bond.

 

[Hazel]

O think some people do let pride or ego stop them from accepting help. I’ve seen situations where someone struggled silently because they feared appearing weak. Accepting help takes humility and strength, it’s a sign of self-awareness, not failure.