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Learn to know the difference between people who want to be around you because they love you and people who want to be around you because they benefit from your presence.
And not just in the "I get to ride coattails" benefit, but sometimes just getting the benefit of YOU without giving much in return.
💭 Some kids use the magnifying glass to burn ants, an’ they grow up to be adults. We never deserve to be someone’s ant 🐜❤️
This one can be tricky and once you start doing some inter-generational healing it’s becomes clearer.
When there is a benefit attached instead of liking the company, it's a red flag.
Understanding this difference is crucial for maintaining genuine relationships. Surround yourself with those who appreciate you for who you are, not just what you offer. Quality over quantity, always.
I always thought of love as the feeling you get when someone benefits you greatly
When you do this. Tell me how...
Indeed. I call that knowing when you are the sun. Literally still learning it. Which is taking a great deal of unlearning.
Learn the difference between those who want to test your boundaries to help reinforce them and those who test your boundaries with the sole intention of breaking them down.
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7moWhere you been? Do I need to adjust my settings? Hadn't seen you in a hot minute!!