The Burden of Being 'The Reasonable One'

Psychology Today | 02.01.2026 00:59
We all know someone who’s always described as “reasonable.” They’re the person who stays calm under pressure, smooths over conflicts, and goes out of their way not to rock the boat, at work, at home, and everywhere. They anticipate the needs of others, apologize before voicing their own, and quietly absorb tension so no one else has to.