This cannot be overemphasized,the first display of unkindness in a partner should be your queue to run away,do not get attached ,it is the ultimate trait of a narcissist!
The kind of love I want is simple. “I knew you’d be hungry, so I saved you some.” “I know silence makes you anxious, let me put music on.” “Come sit next to me.” Love that feels like fresh sheets, a familiar hoodie, and taking a deep breath when you finally get home.
You can tell this type by how they handle you when you approach them about a mistake they’ve made that harmed you. Whether they actually listen or whether they invalidate or avoid you because it doesn’t mesh well with the “good guy” persona they’d like to keep. You often also see the mask fall off when they’re approached about how their behaviour negatively impacted you. They take it as a personal attack and can quickly get cold/mean.
One thing about men that doesn’t get talked about enough:
A man can be a good man and still be a terrible partner.
He can be a hardworker, a provider, be respectful to people, avoid cheating, love his children, and genuinely believe he is doing everything right and still leave a woman feeling emotionally alone.
Because being a good man in general and being a good man to the woman you’re with are not the same thing.
Some men think their character outside the relationship should automatically compensate for what they fail to give inside it. “I don’t cheat.” “I pay the bills.” “I’m always there when there’s a crisis.” All of that matters, but none of it answers the question of whether your partner feels heard, considered, appreciated and emotionally safe with you.
A woman can appreciate everything you do and still be unhappy with what she experiences when she’s actually with you.
And I think that’s where some men misunderstand women completely.
Sometimes she isn’t asking for more.
She’s asking for you to be present enough to notice what is already missing.
Rihanna sharing a quote that said “the moment you start hiding your emotions to avoid arguments, you begin losing the bond that once made you feel like home” and the shit is real asf.
When toxic people realize they can't control you, their next move is to control how other people see you. They will twist the story, play the victim, and paint you as the villain.
Whoever wrote the storyline of this movie “I am still here” the story writer did an incredible job.
There are lots and lots of things to learn there both for married people and those looking to marry.
If love does not exist their marriage would probably crash
A man’s following tells you what his mind is focused on.
He’s not building a connection, he’s collecting attention and validation from girls he doesn’t even know🙂
You can literally feel in your soul when it’s TIME .. time to move on from people, time to make a change in your life, time to get rid of unhealthy habits, time to want MORE for yourself. At some point you’ll just know..
One thing as a man that you need to constantly work on is your ego, sometimes just overlook certain things , it will solve a whole lot of problems before it starts in every spheres of life..
I had to unlearn a whole lot of things and it helped me get along with people better.
A man who is genuinely in love with you cannot be at peace while you are falling apart. That’s the clearest test. If he was the source of your pain, watched it consume you, saw the weight of it on your face, and still went to bed unbothered… he was never your safe place.
One beautiful thing about life is that we've made it through every hard moment we once thought would break us.
If you're going through a difficult time, remember this: things won't always feel this heavy.
Even when you can't see a way forward, life keeps moving, and somehow, you'll find your way too. Just keep taking one step at a time.
Everyone talks about the male loneliness epidemic but nobody talks about the number of amazing, intelligent and successful women who apparently gave up on dating cuz this generation men has nothing to offer besides stress, trauma n life lessons never expected from grown ass men.
ladies it is so important to have women around you. centering men never get women far. a man will ruin your life and your ladies will help you pick up the pieces. never dishonor them. always cherish them!
Self-care isn't just eating well or hitting the gym. It's also walking away from people who don't value you. If she doesn't reciprocate your effort, leave. Protecting your peace, time, and self-respect is healthier than chasing someone who isn't choosing you.
accountability is so important to me. nobody's perfect, but don't try to flip the script and make my reaction the issue when your actions lit the match.