NEXT!

Okay, let me start by saying people are worth a lot. I get it, we all are. We’re full of layers, stories, and experiences that deserve respect. I’m all about real, meaningful connections. But there’s a limit to how much we can give. Eventually, that limit isn’t a sacrifice anymore. It’s the bare minimum of healthy dynamics. After everything I’ve offered—time, patience, vulnerability—I’ve done my part. I’ve shown up. But if someone can’t meet me in the middle, whether that’s 50/50 or 80/20, if they can’t give back even a fraction of the effort, if they can’t participate in basic manners, then what’s the point? I’m not here to twist myself into someone I’m not. I’m not here to convince anyone of my worth. People deserve effort, but they also deserve boundaries. You can only give so much befo