Equal affection

 "If equal affection 

cannot be, let the

more loving one be me."

~W.H. Auden

Apart

 Apart

I thought nothing

could keep us

apart.

And if something

did, I didn't think

it would be you.

~Kristina Mahr

Sticks around

If she sticks around and gives you time to change,

Bro, it's not love. It's more than love.

Think, decide, or change.

Warnings

 "She Gave You Warnings"

She gave you warnings - 

In her tone.

In her eyes.

In the way her voice shook

while still choosing softness.

But you only noticed

when her silence

became louder than her love.

Every sigh was a scream muted by love.

Every breakdown was a desperate cry for

understanding.

But you called it "drama,"

and treated her pain like a phase.

By the time you realized it was real,

she had already taught herself how to live with a numb

heart.

Loyal

 "She Was Loyal to a Fault"

She was loyal to a fault.

Loyal through distance.

Through pain.

Through neglect.

She gave chances you didn't deserve -

Until she finally gave one to herself.

You mistook her patience for weakness.

Her silence for acceptance.

But she was breaking behind the scenes -

and building herself back up at the same time.

When she chose herself.

it wasn't betrayal.

It was the beginning of healing.

Pulled back

 "She Pulled Back"

She pulled back -

Not to play games. 

Not for attention.

But because she felt unwanted.

Unseen.

Unheard.

And she refused to keep pouring

into someone who never noticed her emptiness.

She used to over-explain.

She used to check in first.

But the silence on your end

made her feel like a stranger in her own relationship.

She she matched your energy -

and it scared you.

Cease

you must 

cease setting

fire to yourself

to keep love 

warm

there are

those that

will steal

your very 

last ember 

and be mad

you have 

no more

~don't burn yourself out

because someone is cold

Maybe

Maybe you're a lot more

wonderful, beautiful and

special than you ever give 

yourself credit for.

Can't give

I won't ask you

for anything you

can't give anymore.

An explanation, an apology.

Kindness, your heart.

I won't ask you

for anything you

don't have 

anymore.

~Kristina Mahr

Character credit

It is a credit to your character that you

do not understand why people do

unkind things. So instead of 

despairing over and picking apart

someone's lack of compassion and

consideration towards you, celebrate 

the fact that yours is abundant enough

to never treat people that way.

Big heart

 Every man wants

A woman with a big heart. But what they don't

understand is, a woman with a big heart

comes with BIG emotions. She's passionate,

she gets really sad and really mad, but she will

love you like no other. You can't have someone

with a big heart and expect them to have low 

emotions.

Compete

"She Didn't Want to Compete" 

She didn't want to compete --

Not with other women.

Not with your past.

Not with your pride.

She just wanted to feel like

she belonged in your life

without having to fight for a place.

She wasn't asking for everything.

Just a little certainty.

To feel prioritized, not tolerated.

But love that makes you feel replaceable

never feels safe --

so she left before she lost herself.

Always knew

 You always knew where you stood - you

just didn't want it to be true.

Different pain

 It's a different kind of pain

when you don't even cry anymore.

You just take a deep breath

and accept it.

Another life

In another life I wear

a ring four fingers in.

In another life your fires

burn each night against my skin.

In another life you're here

instead of everywhere you're not

In another life I'm the one

instead of the one that you forgot.

When you left you took 

a part of me

I didn't mean to give.

You will always be 

the love of a life

that I will never get

to live.

~Kristina Mahr

Questions

 This!

If you don't want anyone to

ask you questions - stay single.

Marriage requires communication -

clarity, not guesswork.

Love informs.

Silence distances.

Vagueness kills trust.

Recognized

 She wasn't waiting 

to be rescued.

She was waiting

to be recognized.

Goes quiet

 When a woman goes quiet,

it's her loudest cry. 

When she's happy, she won't stop talking.

When she's sad, she won't say a word.

Too easily

 You made me feel hard to love...

while I was loving you too easily.

Good point

From Lindsay Michelle King

"We sometimes pick the wrong man, but we always get the right kids."

Changes

When she heals, she changes.

The woman who once begged, now

stays silent.

The woman who once forgave everything,

now walks away the first time.

Healing didn't harden her. It refined 

her. She still loves deeply - she's just

no longer available to people who

don't love her back.

Can't have been

 I think the hardest

part is that we can't

have been what I thought

we were if this is what we

are now.

~Kristina Mahr

Emotional safety

 A relationship without emotional safety is

just two people pretending.

You can't build forever if you're scared to

speak your truth.

Begged

 From Mindsets

You begged for communication.

They gave you silence.

You wanted answers.

They gave you walls.

You craved honesty.

They gave you games.

And yet, you still tried.

That says more about your love

than their silence ever could.

Cold

From Virgo Ace

she became cold.

they ignored her efforts.

they never gave her flowers.

they promised, but never tried.

their words were loud,

but their actions were quiet.

she understood everything,

but they never understood her.

she listened when no one listened to her.

she showed up when no one showed up for her.

they took her kindness for granted.

they thought she was strong,

so they kept giving her pain.

they thought she could handle anything,

so they stopped treating her gently.

she became cold -

not because she was heartless,

but because she had a heart

no one ever took care of.

To wait

 I am sure that God

keeps no one waiting

unless He sees that it is

good for him to wait.

~C.S. Lewis

Rest of your life

 Someone once told me...

you don't get to spend

the rest of your life

with them,

but they got to spend

the rest of their life

with you.

And there is beauty in that.

~Anonymous

Wait

 R has said this before...

Wait for the man that will tell you,

"I will never leave you 

because you're the one I

prayed for. I asked God to have 

you."

Unbearable

By Marguerite Duras

"You have to be very fond of men.

Very, very fond. You have to be

very fond of them to love them.

Otherwise, they're simply unbearable."

Broken

Broken men know who to love but not how to love.

Broken women know how to love but not who to love.

New b's

 "Darling, men are the new b's -- fragile flames

flickering for approval, while we women burn as

eternal infernos, unyielding and utterly divine."

~Steve De'lano Garcia

Chronic avoidance

Chronic avoidance is emotional

dysregulation. You are experiencing

feelings of being overwhelmed and

have learned to self-abandon when 

things feel too difficult or good.

~J. Mike Fields

Can't stop

 That thing you can't stop worrying about?

Verbally give it over the Lord. Say out loud,

"God, this is hard for me. I feel like I have more

control if I keep worrying about (insert worry.)

But I fully give this to You. I trust You. You are

good and You are good at being God.

~Lysa TerKeurst

Love gets in

Don't be afraid

to let God

break your heart

wide open -

it's how

His love gets in.

~@heartprintsofgold

Respond

 "If you respond to every cry,

they'll know you always 

come."

Good.

That's the point.

That's how you raise a child

who doesn't spend a lifetime

healing from being ignored.

That's how you teach them:

your voice matters here.

~@momhustlempire

Green flags

Five green flags that

get overlooked:

1. Kind eyes
2. Open heart 
3. Good energy
4. Caring actions
5. Honest speech

Damage

 Emotional abuse is not just

about what they do to you...it's

about what they train you to 

do to yourself. Stay quiet.

Shrink. Apologize for existing.

That's the damage.

~Robert Wilkinson

Real

A man who changes

himself, his habits, and his

life to keep you.

That's the real LOVE. 

Treat me

 If you don't change the way you treat me, or can't

show some common decency and respect, then you

won't hold a place in my life. If blaming me for having

basic boundaries makes you feel better about your

disrespect, bullying, and abusive ways, then go 

ahead and blame me. Blaming the person you are

intentionally mistreating, hurting, and abusing, is

immature and cowardly. If someone won't allow you

a place in their life, it's no one's fault but your own.

That's what happens when you show a sense of

entitlement, arrogance, disrespect, lack of

accountability, and zero remorse. 

Walking away

The pain of walking away from someone you still love feels like tearing away a

piece of yourself, like trying to breathe with half a heart. Because love alone isn't

always enough. Because sometimes, holding on hurts more than letting go.

Loving someone doesn't automatically mean they're good for you. It doesn't

mean they meet you where you need to be met, or that they bring out the best in 

you. And yet, knowing that doesn't make it any easier to leave. Because despite

the pain, despite the way they fall short, a part of you still wants to stay. Letting go

of someone you love isn't just painful, it's terrifying. It means choosing to walk

through grief with your eyes wide open, knowing you could turn back but forcing

yourself not to. It means resisting the urge to reach for them in moments of

weakness, reminding yourself that love isn't meant to feel like a war between your

heart and your peace. The truth is, you can love someone deeply and still have to

let them go. Not because the love wasn't real, but because it wasn't right. And

that will never be an easy choice, but it will always be the one who sets you free.

Bad one

Your relationship doesn't have to be

toxic to be a bad one. It can be

unfulfilling, exhausting, and loveless.

And someone doesn't have to be

terrible to you for you to leave them.

If you aren't primarily happy in your

relationship, you have a valid reason

not to be in it. If it isn't what you want,

you don't have to stay in it.

~@whatwomenwant

Kept

You kept shutting me out. But I didn't 

want to be the one to stop showing up

in case you needed someone.

You kept ignoring me.

But I didn't want to give up just yet

because I still cared about you.

You stopped talking to me.

But I thought it was just a phase, so I

kept reaching out so you couldn't say

I didn't try harder.

It wasn't until your constant nothings

added up to something that was

wasting my time that I could see

where I stood.

So I gave you the last gift I could in a

subtle goodbye:  my silence.

~Kayil York

With them

 Someone once told me...

you don't get to spend

the rest of your life

with them,

but they got to spend

the rest of their life

with you.

And there is beauty in that.

~Anonymous

Got away

 SHE'S THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY

The one you'll spend the rest of your life trying to replace.

And in the beginning, distance may feel like the right choice, a 

breath of fresh air you so desperately crave. Until the rush of novelty

dissipates and you realize she wasn't replaceable. Little did you 

know, her magic is something you can never recreate.

She's the one who would have done anything and everything for

you until you decided it just wasn't enough. And although she was

the furthest from perfect, her compassion, patience, and willingness

to stand alongside you despite life's obstacles is a trait you will soon

realize is not all too common. Her soul is one you took for granted

because you thought the grass would be greener elsewhere. That's 

the unfortunate thing about taking risks: you're sacrificing

something so incredibly unique in pursuit of perfection that doesn't 

exist.

You made a choice to leave behind a spirit that is never found twice.

~Samira Vivette

The truth

 The truth is. He is a broken man.

And honestly, you're not meant to fix him. You're not

meant to save him. Change him or even force him to

get his sxxx together. No.

If he doesn't want those things for himself to begin

with, then why should you exhaust yourself trying to

help him. You can't make someone care. You're not his

mother. And your love is not meant to be drained by

redirecting careless grown men towards their glory.

You're better than that. You have your own problems to 

deal with. And honestly, you have better sxxx to do.

~@overthinker113

Notice

 I notice everything.

before you even told me, I already knew. I saw

the lies, the disrespect, and how you slowly

stopped treating me right. but I stayed quiet.

I pretended not to know, because I hoped you'd 

change.

I thought maybe you'd feel guilty, maybe you'd

think of me late at night and realize how much

I cared. I hoped you'd remember that I gave you

all of me without asking for much.

I wanted you to think, "I hurt the kindest girl who

loves me," but you didn't change. you didn't say

sorry. you didn't try.

I kept loving you while you kept hurting me.

and now, I'm done pretending. I noticed

everything. I just loved you too much to let go.

but now I see you were never going to be the

person I hoped you'd become.

Big one

 This is a big one. This is the single most

distinguishing characteristic of a pathological

person. If a person can see you breaking down,

crying and in pain, if a person can see your heart is

hurting and if that same person can easily over look

it, or does not care, then there is something missing

in that person. And the thing that is missing is they

lack empathy. No relationship can be sustained 

without empathy. The person will never see your

hurt, or acknowledge any pain you are going

through. In essence the inner most important parts

of you will be ignored. Invalidation is the worst form

of abuse. How could you possibly be with a person

who does not see or understand your pain, or any

emotions regarding your life experiences. Love

cannot live where there is no empathy or

compassion.

Closure

 You don't need closure from

someone who refused to give you

clarity when it mattered. They had

the chance to be honest. They

chose confusion. Waiting for them

to explain themselves only keeps

you stuck. Closure is what

happens when you stop waiting

for the apology and start

accepting the truth.

~Robert Wilkinson

If one day

 If one day I stop communicating with 

you, don't worry - I don't hate you.

I just got tired of chasing your

attention. I literally asked for the

bare minimum, but you made me

feel like I was asking for too much.

I noticed, but I stayed quiet because

I always tried to understand, even

when it hurt me. But now? I'm done.

No more excuses. No more

understanding at my own expense.

A credit

It is a credit to your character that you

do not understand why people do

unkind things. So instead of 

despairing over and picking apart

someone's lack of compassion and 

consideration towards you, celebrate

the fact that yours is abundant enough

to never treat people that way.

Worth more

 Your self-worth and your self-respect is 

worth a lot more, than your feelings for

someone who doesn't respect your worth.

~Mark Smith

Introverted

You think you're an introvert

because you like being alone.

But in reality, you just love

being at peace.

And you're actually

extroverted around people

who bring you peace.

Incredibly special

They always saw 

something incredibly

special in you.

And they were hoping

with all of their might

you'd never see it too.

~Samira Vivette, from her book "Wildfire" 

Full

 When you are full 

of love it confuses

people who are full

of sxxx.

Normal people

 If someone treats you badly, please

remember that there is something

wrong with them, not you.

Normal people don't go around

destroying other human beings.

One dream

 I saw a post where someone asked

"What's the one dream you gave up on?"

And the most liked comment was

"being loved"

And that made my heart sink.

Beg

 "She Used to Beg"

She used to beg for the

bare minimum.

For time.

For attention.

For basic respect.

Now she's not asking anymore --

because she knows her worth

doesn't live in someone

else's hands.

~saychology

One day

 And then one day, it just happens.

You look at him, and you think to yourself,

I'm done here. Because finally, it dawns on

you, he's draining all the happiness and joy

from your life, while you patiently wait 

for him to change, to choose you, for you

to be what he wants. But here's the secret

you've learned: You have always been 

enough; he's just not man enough to

deserve you.

Distant

 "She Became Distant"

She became distant.

Not out of pride.

Not out of anger.

But because closeness felt unsafe.

It felt one-sided.

It felt like trying to hug someone

who always had their back turned.

~saychology

Someone's darkness

 Until we have seen someone's

darkness, we don't really know

who they are.

Until we have forgiven someone's

darkness, we don't really know

what love is.

~Marianne Williamson

Perhaps

Perhaps

when you thought

you weren't

good enough,

the truth was,

you were

overqualified.

Shutting down

 Shutting down instead 

of communicating is just

as toxic as arguing.

The less

 From Choose Yourself

The less a woman complains, the more you should pay attention. Silence isn't always peace -- it can be the quiet that follows too many unheard words. When a woman stops voicing her concerns, it's often because she no longer feels safe, seen, or valued enough for her words to matter. It's not that the issues disappeared; it's that she's learned to carry them alone, tired of repeating herself in an echo chamber. What was once frustration may have turned into resignation, and that shift is far more dangerous than any argument.

Pay close attention to the quiet moments -- the skipped conversations, the forced smiles, the changes in tone and energy. Emotional distance often begins not with loud conflict, but with quiet withdrawal. A woman who no longer complains has likely reached a point where she's protecting her own peace, not trying to fix the relationship anymore. That silence is a signal, not a solution. Don't mistake it for harmony -- see it for the warning it is.

~Balt

The anchor

In order to realize the worth

of the anchor, we need to feel

the stress of the storm.

~Corrie Ten Boom 

Clarity

You begged for clarity from someone

who barely gave you consistency.

That's not a relationship.

That's emotional starvation.

Ilusion

 The pain didn't break you.

It broke the illusion.

And that's where your soul

woke up.

Probably never did

Worth repeating...

If your man...

Can sit and watch you cry and ignore you

while you are begging for communication,

and if he can fall asleep soundly and quickly

while you're still upset.

Sadly, that man doesn't love you. And

to be honest, he probably never did.

Extremely simple

Men are extremely simple:

the way a man treats you is exactly

how he feels about you. If he wants

to talk to you, he will reach out. If

he wants to see you, he will make

plans with you. And if he acts like

he doesn't care, then he doesn't care.

If you're constantly waiting around

for his effort, that's your answer

-you should run

Give back

I have never found anybody who could

stand to accept the daily demonstrative

love I feel in me, and give back as good

as I give.

~Sylvia Plath 

Quite normal

 And while she never felt quite normal,

she was nowhere near crazy.

She just loved too much.

Choosing to see the world

through her heart

instead of her eyes.

~Jessica Michelle

Unhappy with himself

When a man is unhappy with himself, he'll project that pain onto the woman who's trying to love him. It's a harsh truth but one that's often overlooked. Instead of looking inward and facing his own demons, he takes the frustration, the anger, the insecurity out on the person closest to him...the woman who shows up with love, hope, and vulnerability. She becomes the mirror for his dissatisfaction, the outlet for his unrest. And in doing so, he ends up ruining her happiness, not because she's done anything wrong, but because he can't find his own peace.

It's heartbreaking to watch because the woman doesn't ask for his pains or his burdens. She steps in with open arms and an open heart, hoping to build something beautiful together. But when a man is wrestling with himself...his failures, his fears, his worthlessness...he can't give her the love she deserves. Instead, he pulls her into the storm, making her responsible for his emotional chaos when that should never be her job. This projections creates a toxic cycle where love gets tangled with resentment, trust gets replaced by doubt, and happiness becomes a fragile, rare moment that feels like it's slipping through their fingers. The woman ends up carrying more weight than she should, feeling broken and confused because she can't understand why her love isn't enough to fix what's wrong.

But here's the truth she needs to hear...she is not the cause of his unhappiness. His inability to find peace inside himself is his battle to fight, not hers to carry. And no matter how much she tries to save him or fix him, she can't heal wounds he refuses to face. Real love isn't about sacrificing your happiness for someone else's pain. It's about two people who are whole enough on their own choosing to grow together, not dragging each other down.

So if you're the woman trying to love a man who's unhappy with himself, remember this...you deserve happiness that's not conditional on his mood or his struggles. You deserve a love that lifts you, not one that pulls you under. And sometimes, loving yourself means walking away from someone who can't love you the way you deserve because he hasn't learned to love himself yet.

Imagine

 Imagine having a man who ignores you when you're speaking from the depths of your heart. You're not yelling, you're not accusing...you're  just trying to express how you feel. And as you sit there, waiting in silence, hoping for a simple sign of care or concern, you get nothing. Just five long, painful minutes of silence. Then finally, the only words he offers are, "I have nothing to say."

Imagine how small that makes a woman feel. Now picture this being your reality night after night after night. You're crying in the dark, wiping tears off your face quietly so you don't disturb him...and he's fast asleep. Peaceful. Unbothered. Telling you he needs rest because he has work in the morning. As if your emotional pain should be scheduled around his convenience. As if your hurt isn't valid simply because he's tired.

Imagine loving someone so much that all you want is to feel the same energy you felt when things were new...when he couldn't go a day without complimenting you, when he actually listened, when he tried. When you weren't begging for effort. When he made you feel like his world. Now, all you're asking for is that same version of him...but he no longer sees the need. 

And now...imagine this becoming your "everyday." It's not one bad day. It's a routine of silence. Of walking on eggshells. Of trying to explain yourself over and over just to be met with nothing. Of being in a relationship that makes you feel lonelier than being single ever did. And that's what hurts the most...giving your heart to someone who holds it with indifference. Being in love with someone who makes you feel like a burden for simply wanting to be loved right. 

You deserve more than someone who turns his back on your emotions. You deserve presence, not just physical, but emotional. You deserve consistency, not just in the beginning, but throughout. And you deserve to be heard...really heard...not just tolerated in silence. 

Am

 I was looking for love until I

realized I smile at strangers, wave

to babies, pray when an ambulance

drives by.

I am love.

Being a burden

From lettersofannawin

The fear of being a burden

didn't come from nowhere.

If you find yourself shrinking,

apologizing for existing,

or carrying things alone,

it's not because you're dramatic.

It's because somewhere along the way,

you were made to believe love had limits.

But real love doesn't weigh you down.

It lifts.

More bills

The more bills a woman pays by herself, the less attractive men become. Not because she doesn't want love. Not because she's "too independent." But because every time she covers the rent, the utilities, the car note, the groceries, and the unexpected expenses life keeps throwing her way...she's reminded that she's already carrying it all on her own. She's reminded that survival doesn't wait for help. That strength doesn't ask for permission. That she had no choice but to become self-sufficient, whether she wanted to or not. And when a man enters her life talking about love but offering no real partnership, no contribution, no

leadership, no weight-sharing...he starts to look less like a blessing and more like another bill. Another responsibility. Another drain on the energy she's already stretching thin.

Because here's the truth nobody wants to say: love without effort feels like another obligation. Affection without support feels like empty words. And a man who wants to enjoy the perks of being with her without adding value to her life? Feels like dead weight. A woman who's been holding it down by herself isn't bitter. She's tired. She's tired of doing it all and still being expected to smile, nurture, pour, cater, submit. Tired of being told to "let a man lead" when the men showing up don't even know where they're going. Tired of being made to feel like asking for stability, consistency, provision, and protection is too much. The more bills she pays by herself, the less impressed she is by the bare minimum. "I miss you" doesn't pay her light bill. "What are you doing?" doesn't help with her student loans. "Let me pull up" doesn't offer relief from the pressure she faces daily. Sweet words with no action, no investment, no intentionality...fall flat on a woman who's already learned to show up for herself. And no, she's not looking for a man to "save" her. But she's also not about to entertain a man who only takes. A man who wants access to her body, her time, her energy...but brings nothing to the table but vibes. A man who mistakes her independence for a green light to be lazy. A man who confuses her strength for a willingness to accept struggle love. The more she handles on her own, the more she realizes she's not interested in adding a man who is only going to make her life harder. She's not interested in teaching a grown man to show up. She's not interested in explaining why partnership is more than just showing up when it's convenient. She's not "too independent." She's not "too masculine." She's not "too hard to love." She's just unwilling to settle for a relationship that feels like an extra burden instead of a blessing. So if you want to be in her life? Don't just talk about being a man. Be one. Bring peace. Bring protection. Bring stability. Bring leadership. Bring something that makes her life softer, not heavier. Because if she's already paying for everything, doing everything, handling everything what exactly are you adding? And if the answer is nothing? Then don't be surprised when she stops answering your calls. Stops entertaining your presence. Stops pretending like she needs you just to say she has someone. A woman who's learned to survive without help doesn't want another dependent. She wants a partner. She wants a teammate. She wants a man whose presence makes life easier. Because the more she does for herself, the clearer she sees that love isn't enough. Words aren't enough. Intention isn't enough. If you're not coming to lighten her load...she's better off alone.

Major

 A major red flag:

They

consistently

hurt you, and 

then cry louder

than you.

~Vex King

Trapped

 COMMON PLACES

EMOTIONS GET TRAPPED

IN YOUR BODY

• Throat: Unexpressed emotions, communication issues, sadness
• Hips: Fear and trauma
• Shoulders & Neck: Tension and stress from responsibilities
• Jaw: Anger, frustration, and unspoken words
• Stomach & Gut: Anxiety and worry affecting digestion
• Chest & Heart Area: Heartbreak, sadness and grief
• Lower Back: Financial stress and lack of support
• Head: Anger, stress and overthinking leading to headaches and emotional fever
• Face: Shame and fear
• Happiness: In a diffuse pattern all over the body

Realized

 I saved this twice...

Today I realized that I fell in love 

with people who needed to be 

loved, not with people who could

love me back. And something

inside me stopped hurting.

Let go

Meryl Streep once said: Let things fall apart -- stop exhausting yourself trying to hold them together. Not everything is meant to last forever, and forcing what is already breaking will only drain you. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is let go.

Let people be upset. Let them misunderstand you. Let them criticize and judge. Their opinions are reflections of their own perceptions, not a measure of your worth. You do not need to explain yourself to those who are committed to misunderstanding you. You are not responsible for how others choose to see you or how they react to your truth.

Stop fearing the unknown. Stop asking, Where will I go? What will I do? as if the universe has not already carved a path for you. Loss can feel unbearable, but sometimes, it is simply clearing the way for something better. What is meant to leave will leave, no matter how desperately you try to hold on. What is meant to stay will find a way, no matter how uncertain things seem. Life always finds a way to balance itself, even when we can't see how.

There is a rhythm to life, a natural order of endings and beginnings. When we resist that flow, we create suffering. We cling to what is breaking, fearing that nothing good will replace it. But this is an illusion. The universe is abundant, constantly unfolding new opportunities, new love, and new purpose. The only thing keeping you from it is your attachment to what no longer belongs to you.

And never, for a second, believe that the best is behind you. Life does not stop offering beauty just because you have endured hardship. The good has not run out. There is still more joy to experience, more love to receive, more peace to be found. But you must be willing to make room for it.

So, ask yourself -- What am I holding onto that is holding me back? And when you find the answer, trust yourself enough to let it go. Something better is already on its way.

Mirrors

 WARNING:

Reflections in this

mirror may be distorted

by socially constructed

ideas of "beauty."

Sacrifices

Don't measure a man's love

by what he does for you,

but measure it

by what he sacrifices

for you

How you feel

Don't measure what he does

Don't listen to what he says

Only look at how you feel

Addicted

 Don't let someone's

emotional inconsistency

make you addicted

to temporary highs

and constant lows.

In your energy

 This is encouraging...

In case you need this reminder today

being in your energy is a gift.

Just unheard

 From lettersofannawin

(Have heard that I'm "too sensitive" many times in my life...)

You were never too sensitive.

You were just unheard for too long.

Further

 From lettersofannawin

In English we say:

"I thought I'd be further by now."

In poetry we say:

"The world moves fast

but healing, growing,

and obedience take time."

Rough road

Someone can love you deeply,

but if they don't have the emotional skills

to care for the relationship

it will be a rough road.

Not required

 You are not required to set

yourself on fire to keep

other people warm.