The older you get, the more you realize it's not about who has known you the longest, it's about the ones who make you feel seen, heard, understood, appreciated, supported and loved.
It only took me 22 years to realize that you are NOT a mean person for saying no, setting boundaries & having standards for the way people treat you.
Friendships, relationships, & literally anyone.
I think when you’re transitioning from being a people pleaser to someone with more boundaries it’s so weird, because it’s hard to tell if you’re being mean or if you’re just listening to your own feelings because you’re so used to this only thinking about others
Princess treatment doesn’t mean he buys you gifts 24/7, drives you around, or gets your nails/toes done. It means he doesn’t let you go to bed upset, he’s patient with you, treats you delicately from the way he talks & touches you!