I finally understand what Machiavelli meant when he said, “Never play fair in a game where others cheat.” It doesn’t mean become evil. It means stop being naive. Stop bringing honesty to people who study manipulation, stop giving access to people who weaponize closeness, and stop expecting clean hands from people who already showed you they’ll throw dirt. Sometimes wisdom is not revenge. Sometimes wisdom is learning the rules of the room before the room uses your goodness against you.
Do not let people gaslight you into thinking that duality does not exist. You can be grateful and annoyed. You can want more and be grateful for what you have. You can be angry and frustrated and still be grateful. A lot of religious and spiritual gaslighting out here.
Honestly, I 100% see why ppl stay married after cheating cause marriage is that serious and I also 100% seewhy ppl get divorced after cheating cause marraige is also THAT serious
After a certain age, your parents slowly become your children. They ask simple questions, repeat stories, and depend on your patience the way you once depended on theirs. Very few understand this role reversal.What looks like innocence or inconvenience is really time coming full circle. Don't correct them harshly. Don't rush them. Care for them the way they once protected you. This is not a burden. It is repayment.
As a woman in her 30s, I’ll tell the girls in their 20s: focus on your education, build a career, and get your money before anything else. Everything else will align in time.
I wasn’t raised with my parents cussing at me so i am extremely taken aback when I hear parents cussing at little kids. like the child is 6, are you ok???
I’m having a little too much fun on my weekends. It takes me 24 hours to get back into the work groove. My God, today. Especially this week! Been away since last Thursday.