the moment you find yourself repeatedly begging for basic things like consideration or reciprocity is the moment you should stop and really listen to what’s being shown to you. you already said what you need. if it’s still not being met, that’s an answer. stop trying to force someone into a version of themselves they have consistently refused to be.
The measure of feminine strength is in her capacity to remain soft. Her gentleness. The masculine is strength itself. I think this is why many women are so tired of being ‘strong’. Because we’d much rather be in our femininity. Soft & gentle.
Before you go to bed tonight, remember that there is no need to be stressed. You are okay. You have time to slow down and calculate your next steps. Your whole life is still ahead of you. You’ve got this.🩶