The Cost of Dropping Our Guard

"Bad things happens because we dropped out guard and let an intruder in our life That's why we should never ever get attached to people or drop our guard and trust people in workplace."

The lines suggest that bad things happen when we lower our guard and allow the wrong people to enter our lives. Because trust and emotional attachment can make us vulnerable, especially at the workplace, the idea is that one should remain cautious and not get too emotionally attached to colleagues.

In life, many painful experiences arise when we drop our guard and trust people too easily. When we allow an intruder—someone with wrong intentions—into our personal or professional space, it can lead to betrayal, disappointment, or harm. This is why some believe that in the workplace, one should maintain emotional distance and avoid deep attachment. Offices are spaces of responsibility, competition, and professional goals, not emotional dependence. While cooperation and respect are necessary, blind trust can make a person vulnerable. Being cautious helps protect one’s peace, reputation, and focus. However, true wisdom lies in finding a balance—being kind and professional, yet alert enough to safeguard oneself from misuse of trust.

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Walls of Self-Protection
When Trust Becomes a Risk
The Cost of Dropping Our Guard
Guard First, Trust Later
Lessons in Caution
The Danger of Easy Trust
Boundaries at Work
Protecting the Inner Space

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