My man said something to me that really stuck.
He told me, “I’m not actually here to control you. I’m not your dad, I’m your partner. You’re free to make your own choices. Just understand that every choice has consequences. If you choose something that damages what we’ve built, that’s on you.”
He said, “I’ll always tell you when something hurts me or crosses a boundary, because that’s what healthy communication looks like. But if you keep stepping over the line after I’ve shown you where it is, then you were never really protecting us to begin with.”
And honestly, that’s what accountability in a relationship sounds like.
Miley Cyrus: “Men in my life told me I’m cold, a cold fucking bitch because I leave when things are done”
Joe: “Then why are they dating bitches?”
Miley: “I'm into lot of freaky things. But I don’t fuck those guys. When it’s over then it’s over You’re dead to me and I move on”
When you in a serious relationship, you’re suppose to move differently. Yeah you grown you can do whatever you want, but certain things are out of respect you have for your partner! It’s not about being controlled or about your partner being insecure it’s a respect thing.
They are not confused about what you're saying. They hear you clearly. They know you're hurt, they know something feels off, they know you're asking for care. The problem is not that they don't understand. The problem is that changing would require them to give up their convenience, and they would rather keep things easy for themselves than uncomfortable for you. That is not a communication issue. It is a values issue. It is the quiet decision to protect their own comfort instead of protecting the relationship. And once you see that, the argument stops being about words and starts being about priority. Because when someone truly values you, your feelings are not a debate-they are something they choose to handle with care.
People always act completely shocked when their partner randomly packs up and leaves over a very minor argument, claiming it "came out of nowhere." It didn't. For the last three years, that partner has been quietly keeping a mental spreadsheet of every tiny disrespect, every ignored boundary, and every selfish moment. They didn't communicate their anger in real-time; they just silently deducted points until your balance hit zero, and then they vanished.
Which of these silent dynamics do you think will hit your followers the hardest?
It should come NATURALLY for a man to want to have fun with you, take you out, feed you, do nice things for you, and compliment you.
You should never have to teach someone to do that.
Unfortunately my last relationship completely changed me. So yes, I DO care about the people in your phone. Yes, I DO care about what you're doing when I’m not around. Yes, I DO care when you seem even slightly off. Yes, I DO care about things I wished I didn’t. And it’s not because I’m insecure, controlling, or trying to make your life difficult. It’s because I learned the hard way what it feels like to trust someone fully… and then be broken by them.
maturing is realizing none of us are easy to be with. It's about who's willing to stay committed to understanding you and actually wants to grow with you.
Your trauma or what you’ve been through is really not an excuse to be manipulative, nonchalant, narcissistic or have selfish behaviour towards good people.
Their final gift to you, was repeating their pattern one more time so you could finally see that, despite their potential, this is who they choose to be
Breakups are okay. Losing friends is okay. Moving on is okay. Healing is okay. Saying no is okay. Being alone is okay. What is NOT okay is staying somewhere where you don't feel happy, valued, loved or appreciated.
i realized that a lot of adults are healing their inner child and that's one of the reasons why i don't make fun of people who have "childish" hobbies. some people didn't get to have a childhood until they became adults.