Are You Secretly Living with a Superman Complex? Here’s How to Know Before It Destroys Your Life
Ever catch yourself constantly swooping in to save the day, only to feel like your heroic efforts go unnoticed—or worse, unappreciated? Like you’re living the Superman complex on repeat: all cape and no thanks. It’s the age-old dilemma—helping others at your own expense, yet wondering why some folks just don’t seem to deserve the rescue mission. Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve even thought, “Why am I the only one who cares?” or “No matter how hard I try, no one sees me.” Well, turns out this relentless drive to fix everyone else’s problems has a name: the Superman complex, or the savior archetype. Sure, it’s noble to be the go-to guy when the skies darken, but have you ever stopped to wonder who’s putting out your fires? Wrestling with that can leave even the mightiest feeling vulnerable and alone. Let’s unpack what it really means to wear that cape and, more importantly, how to keep yourself from burning out in the process. LEARN MORE.
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