Truer words may never have been spoken. Or at least, never been written on someone’s arms. I think I’m going to print out this photo and post it above my desk. Because this, kind folks, is the tragic story of my life. When I meet someone new that makes me smile — even someone who I’m not romantically interested in — I tend to spend all my time and money and emotional capacity on them. I’m not looking for reciprocation, but sadly, most of those time those people not only fail to reciprocate, but instead take advantage of my affection. I’m trying to learn to take care of myself instead of only being invested in the happiness of others, but it’s a slow process. I think I need to learn to make myself my own priority, but I’m not quite sure how to do that. Ideas?

Truer words may never have been spoken. Or at least, never been written on someone’s arms. I think I’m going to print out this photo and post it above my desk.

Because this, kind folks, is the tragic story of my life. When I meet someone new that makes me smile — even someone who I’m not romantically interested in — I tend to spend all my time and money and emotional capacity on them. I’m not looking for reciprocation, but sadly, most of those time those people not only fail to reciprocate, but instead take advantage of my affection.

I’m trying to learn to take care of myself instead of only being invested in the happiness of others, but it’s a slow process. I think I need to learn to make myself my own priority, but I’m not quite sure how to do that. Ideas?

Posted on February 9, 2008 at 8:42am with 38 notes

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    wiredpsyche: sunluvr
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    Really, really important. It’s way too easy to do.
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    A powerful message, and something I’m still coming to terms with. I think I’m going to print this out to remind myself.
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    These are very true words…. which...really need to adhere to. I do this… I do this all the...
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    Not only am I reblogging this, but I am printing it out, and putting it where I can see it everyday. Thanks for posting...
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    oooooh….that’s good. - claudia
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