2. They internalize the pain.
Instead of expressing hurt, they’re likely to suppress it. Neglect can trigger feelings of unworthiness, anxiety, or shame because their self-esteem is often tied to being valued by others.
what happens when you neglect a people pleaser?
1. They try harder (at first).
People pleasers often respond to neglect by increasing effort: being more accommodating, more helpful, more available. They assume they did something wrong and try to “fix it"