Simon Eric

Am Quiet thinker | Mindful & principled | Exploring life one thought at a timeSmart,serene,& principled | Prefers depth over noise Observing more than speaking

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I love conversations where I learn something new.
Teach me, challenge my thinking, correct my grammar, expand my mind… that kind of connection is rare. 🥺Intelligence is attractive.
Not just knowing things, but being patient enough to teach, guide, correct, and inspire without making someone feel small.

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@Nithya_Shrii Never let intelligence turn into pride.
Every person you meet knows something you don’https://t.co/DqcMxJ5mBO matter how smart you are, somebody can still teach you something.

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@pallnandi Some people will teach you the game and then get mad when you succeed.
The difference between wisdom and betrayal is knowing which boundaries should never be crossed.

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@pallnandi How can I reply in the way that's supportive to gain reposts and attract attention

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Intimacy isn’t just about physical closeness—it’s the quiet understanding between two people who feel safe enough to be fully seen. It’s in the late-night conversations where walls come down, in the small gestures that say “I’m here,” and in the comfort of knowing you don’t have to pretend. True intimacy grows in trust, patience, and vulnerability. It’s the way someone learns your silences as much as your words, and chooses to stay present through both.
It’s not rushed or forced—it unfolds naturally, like a connection that deepens with time. Intimacy lives in shared laughter, in gentle touches, in honesty that isn’t afraid of imperfection. It’s where affection meets #respect, and where two people #create a #space that feels like home in each other.

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@pallnandi We prefer meaningful conversations first

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A lot of people say it feels like you’ve known them forever, even if you’ve just met. Or you might feel like you're just yourself around them—no pretenses, no masks. There’s also this energy that pulls you toward them, where everything seems to fall into place and align effortlessly, even in the midst of life’s chaos.

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So I’m “too emotional” when I react…
but somehow nobody’s “too careless” when they do the things they know will hurt me?

Funny how accountability disappears the moment it’s inconvenient.

I’m not angry for no reason — I’m responding to repeated disrespect.
If that makes me “too much,” then maybe I’ve been accepting too little.

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@OmoladeSpaccex Emotional safety: You should be able to express yourself without fear of being dismissed or used against you.Honesty (even when it’s uncomfortable): Without it, everything else becomes guesswork.

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I used to believe that anyone who hurt a genuine person would eventually feel it the same way. But experience taught me that not everyone has that level of awareness. Some people move on without reflection—but that doesn’t change the value of what they lost. Real ones don’t become rare because they’re weak, they become rare because they refuse to stay where they’re not valued

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@biigrem Iused to believe giving endless chances meant I was loving the right way. But experience taught me that without boundaries, it just teaches someone how to treat you. I learned the hard way that respect isn’t begged for—it’s maintained by what you’re willing to walk away from

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@mwiine_bri66880 Being respectful and understanding the way to be slow to anger

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“you must have more than enough,” instead of “you fought hard to get here.” What your friend said is sharp: people see the result, not the cost—the sacrifices, the loneliness, the pressure of building something far from home.
Going quiet wasn’t weakness; it was boundary-setting. Sometimes silence is the only way to protect what you’ve built from being constantly “taxed” by expectations.
It also says something deeper about perception:
success isn’t just about doing well—it comes with managing how much of that “well” you let others see.

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It shows up like this:
She’s on your mind even when life is busy—not just when you’re bored.
You actually care about her peace, not just her attention.
You think long-term without forcing it—it just naturally goes there.
Her wins feel like your wins, and her problems don’t feel like a burden.
You don’t feel the need to entertain other options—you’re good where you are.

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@TWOTIMESABITCH “And maybe one day, when the ego fades, you’ll realize it could’ve all been saved by one honest, emotionally mature conversation.

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@libriscent The only place to be careful is this: strong boundaries don’t require harshness. You can be firm without being dismissive or cold. Real growth usually shows up as calm confidence, not sharpness.

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“Sometimes the hardest lesson is realizing not everyone will value you the way you value them. But once you accept that, letting go becomes peace, not pain.”It hurts at first when you realize you care more than they do… but in the long run, letting go saves you from being where you’re not truly valued.”

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“Sometimes the hardest lesson is realizing not everyone will value you the way you value them. But once you accept that, letting go becomes peace, not pain.”because It hurts at first when you realize you care more than they do… but in the long run, letting go saves you from being where you’re not truly valued.”

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@kush_147 Peace is expensive, that’s why not everyone can afford this kind of lifestyle. I’d rather be misunderstood than lose myself trying to fit in