femme fatale

What we're not gonna do is endlessly beat ourselves up over past mistakes. They've had their time. Now, cherish the wisdom they've gifted you. Forgive yourself. Often. Embrace the lessons and give yourself the grace to move forward.

Playing small in relationships won’t get you very far at all. If you feel like your boundaries are being violated and you’re not going to say anything, resentment will build up. So when you notice something, express how you really feel. In healthy relationships, the other person will respect and listen to your concerns. In an unhealthy relationship they’ll turn it around and make it seem like there’s no problem and/or they fail to validate your feelings. Why are you suppressing your needs? Why are you prioritising the peace in a relationship over your feelings? Remember relationships should enrich your life. It’s about balance and tenderness and consideration. Everyone messes up but is that person tending to you in a loving way? If not, why?