I'm not toxic. I'm reactive. There's a person somewhere calling me difficult, and they're leaving out the part where they pushed every boundary I set, ignored every signal I gave, and then acted shocked when I finally stopped being gentle about it.
Blood alone doesn’t make you family, and I’ll never push my kid(s) to love people who don’t even try to know them . If YOU can’t put in the effort to show up, call, or build a bond, then you don’t deserve a spot in their hearts just because of a last name. I’m not teaching my children to chase after people who stay distant, or to accept half-hearted connections that make them feel unwanted. They will know love as something steady, something shown, something realnot something they have to beg for. I’d rather raise them with a circle full of genuine energy and chosen family who truly care, than surround them with relatives who only pop up when it benefits them. My responsibility is to protect their peace and remind them that love is proven, not assumed. If someone can’t value their presence, then their absence is exactly where they belong. ✌🏾
the sexiest thing a man can do is learn you. not just love you, but understand you,know how to show up for you, recognize your silence, remember the little things, and make you feel seen. It's never about grand gestures; it's about being intentional in the ways that matter most
It’s not even about the $25. It’s the hidden fees. If surprises start before I’ve even sat in the chair, it makes me wonder what else I’d run into. So yeah… I’ll pass. Transparency matters.