India, Nov. 10 -- Do you feel guilty for saying no? You may mistake being assertive for being impolite, so you start giving in to requests even when you do not have the time or energy. The fear of disappointing someone takes priority over your own needs, making it difficult to set boundaries without feeling that you have done something wrong.ALSO READ: Feeling taken for granted in your relationship? Psychologist shares 5 signs the effort is one-sided

Before you let this guilt affect your well-being, let's explore the psychological roots of this behaviour and understand why saying no can feel so difficult.

Ritika Aggarwal, consultant psychologist at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, talked about some behaviours. She mentioned behaviours...