{
  "id": 8314559,
  "title": "Why too much kindness can feel uncomfortable, according to psychology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/why-too-much-kindness-can-feel-uncomfortable-according-to-psychology",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/psychology-says-people-who-feel-uncomfortable-when-someone-is-too-kind-to-them-arent-ungrateful-what-makes-receiving-affection-difficult/articleshow/134332419.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Receiving kindness can be an uncomfortable experience for many, invoking feelings of awkwardness. This unease can originate from various psychological factors and past experiences. Some view kindness as an obligation or believe they must earn affection. Likewise, receiving compliments can conflict with one's self-perception. Cultivating the ability to accept little gestures of care can…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}