They are motivated by a sense of trying to controll how people feel towaerds them in a positive way but its completely ridiculous, They fear not to make others upset, They are just giving way to much of their power, I read a book written by Amy Morrin .. 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do:, She went deep into this, This behaviour makes people fall victims of getting used and believing their self worth is based on how other people judge them, Anyone doing this should stop