I don’t like to say no to people. To my friends. If someone I care about requests a favor, I will do what I can to make it happen, even if it means inconveniencing myself. And you know what? This is a horrible character trait and I need to stop.
toxic relationships
One-sided Relationships
Ever been in a one-sided relationship? You probably have.
One-sided relationships come in a lot of shapes and forms. It can be a romantic relationship, a family member, a friendship. They all kinda have the same things in common though.
The Trouble with Loyalty
My mother once told me I’m loyal to people I have no business being loyal to. This was years ago, but it stuck with me. At every turn in my life, when I’m at a crossroads and have to choose where to take my life next, I remember her telling me this and think about if the other party has been as loyal to me as I have been to them. This goes WELL beyond romantic love, by the way. Let me give you some examples.