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“You’re not low-maintenance. You’re just scared he’ll leave if you ask for anything.”

That’s what her friend told her after she bragged about how “easy” she is in relationships.

Her: “I don’t stress him. I don’t nag. I don’t need constant attention. That’s why he stays.”

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I thought that was the end.

Until three days later, when I saw her.

And she was wearing the necklace I bought him for his birthday.

TO BE CONTINUED…😪

[Prime @Primeiscruising]

The night I found out my boyfriend was cheating, I didn’t cry.

I just sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the wall.
Something inside me went quiet.

I had come home early because I wasn’t feeling well.

His phone was on the bed, screen still on.
A message from “Babe ❤️”

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“You just forgot to tell me.”

I pulled my hand away and walked out.
He didn’t follow.

And for the first time in two years, the silence felt peaceful.

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Three months.

While I was planning our anniversary.

While I was telling my friends how lucky I was.

I picked up my bag and walked past him.

He grabbed my wrist.

“Please… don’t leave like this.”

I looked at his hand on my arm, then at his face.

“You already left,” I said.

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He opened his mouth, closed it, then looked away.

That silence said more than any excuse could.

I stood up slowly.

“I’m going to ask you one question. And I want the truth.”

He nodded, but his eyes were already guilty.

“How long?”

He swallowed.

“Three months.”

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I didn’t open the chat.

I already knew.

The way my stomach dropped told me everything.

When he walked into the room and saw me holding his phone, his face changed.

“It’s not what you think,” he said quickly.

I laughed. It wasn’t a happy laugh.

“Then what is it?” I asked.

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@Wizarab10 Una no serious with the meat 😂

[/\/\|)ee🦁 @Mr_Md33_]

Wizkid, Messi, Barcelona.

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@Brattyenori13 Una dey get luck say for Nigeria them too dey forgive foolish people

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Her: “…Maybe I confused not being a problem with being a priority.”

And THAT was the lesson.
Being low-maintenance can feel safe.
But never needing anything is not the same as being valued.
People rise to the standard you set or the silence you accept. 🤌🏾

[Prime @Primeiscruising]

“You’re not low-maintenance. You’re just scared he’ll leave if you ask for anything.”

That’s what her friend told her after she bragged about how “easy” she is in relationships.

Her: “I don’t stress him. I don’t nag. I don’t need constant attention. That’s why he stays.”

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Driver: “I’ve been married twelve years. The women who never ask for anything usually end up resentful or replaced. Peace isn’t the same as being ignored.”

She went quiet.

Friend: “That’s all I was trying to tell you.”

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🤲🏾

[Blvck_kaka🦍 @kakaofph1]

God abeg add me for lineup, I don too watch my mates ball

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@john322226 You don see the magic abi 😂

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@john322226 How e come be now 😂

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@deriuku_ Banger boy everybody wan blow 😂

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@bigmayadg20 Because you get big bum bum ? 😂