I received several messages from close friends, complaining of the way their friends or partners treat them. I tried to see reason from different angles so that I can make an impartial judgment. Being right is not a guarantee that people will treat you well, and returning people’s favours is not ideal too.
Well, we all know that people come in different sizes and shapes, so expecting them to treat you precisely the way you treat them will be like trying to feed grass to lions. Differences in lifestyle, personal/religious/economic background, culture, education, life experiences, and more contribute to different human behaviours. Heartbreaks and failed relationships are common because many started with the wrong mindset and direction.
It’s not about treating people the way they treat you. It recognises that you deserve better than the way they treat you and you value yourself well enough to walk away with your dignity and self-respect intact. People should stop investing in one-sided or fair-weather relationships and friendships. When people show you, they don’t value you, walk away. I’ve been there, severally! A broken company is better than a failed marriage or long term relationship!
No drama, no mind games, no guilt trips, no shaming, no abusive calls or texts, just a realisation that you deserve better and removing someone who treats you in less manner. You teach people how they treat you, and it’s you and only you that know your worth and value. Take your power back and stop giving your autonomy away to other people.
Have a great day. Our love challenge continues.
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