If you are sharing a bed, sharing bodily fluids, and planning to build a whole life and raise children with someone, the idea that your phone is a "highly classified, impenetrable vault of extreme privacy" is a massive red flag. If your partner picking up your phone to check the time or change a song causes your heart rate to spike, you are not protecting your "autonomy," you are hiding something. Period.
I honestly cannot stress this enough but please start living & enjoying your life. Your life is passing by daily and all you’re doing is working, paying bills, & overthinking stuff you can't change. Start taking trips and treating yourself. Have fun with this life. You only get 1
I love when I stick to the program. Whether it’s going to the gym, cutting someone off, eating right, or setting boundaries. When I validate my worth with my actions I gain more love and respect for myself.
everyone wants a village, but no one wants to be a villager
> drive your friends to the airport
> go to their party even when you're tired
> stop cancelling last minute
> host at your place
> support the wins & losses
it's worth every ounce of effort
We are overstimulated and we don't even notice. Netflix while eating. Reels in the bathroom. Music while cooking. Podcasts on walks. We consume by default, not by intention. You keep filling every gap, then wonder why you feel foggy and unmotivated. Boredom and silence are the real growth drivers. They give you space to think and create. That's when solutions show up for problems that have been stuck for months. Leave some room.
Couple spotted an 83-year-old man working out hard by himself, so they joined him. Not only is he incredibly athletic for his age, but he also dropped some wisdom and reflected on his late wife. “Life is short—if you love someone, make damn sure they know it.” ❤️💯