I've battled a lot with people pleasing, my mind was conditioned to making others comfortable, pleasing them at the cost of my boundaries.
I took a good look around my older circles of friends who were once close & I realised that knowing someone for long enough is not reason enough to water dead plants. I aim to serve a lot at my table of friendships but no longer at the cost of my self respect.
Authenticity, support, transparency, reciprocation & love are my themes. I asked myself candidly, how do these people help me grow? What could they possibly say or do to add value to the "friendship". What can I learn beyond the usual? I'm not here to listen to one sided conversations, taking blows that aren't mine to take.
Friendship is a connection that...