[amargedom]

“A wise person would have avoided getting involved from the beginning.”

— Haruki Murakami, 1Q84 (via minuty)

[sm-67-deactivated20181008]

tbh I’m done being the one who cares more, I’m done being the one that always texts first, I’m done trying to improve myself for others, and I’m done wasting my time on people who don’t appreciate what they have. 

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

7 Things Every Kid Needs to Hear

1. I love you

2. I’m proud of you

3. I’m sorry

4. I forgive you

5. I’m listening

6. This is your responsibility

7. You’ve got what it takes.

Josh Shipp

[ggggaaabbe]

your tumblr is one of those things that you want everyone to see but at the same time you never want to show it to anyone

[thunder]

“some things you let go in order to live.”

— (via coral)

[purplebuddhaquotes]

“The belief that one’s own view of reality is the only reality is the most dangerous of all delusions.”

—

Paul Watzlawick

[purplebuddhaquotes]

“I am different. And I don’t understand exactly how. And I don’t understand just why.”

— Ellen Hopkins

[gqandw]

[remanence-of-love]

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

7 Simple Ways to Say “No”

1. “I can’t commit to this as I have other priorities at the moment.” This lets the person know your plate is full at the moment.

2. “Now’s not a good time as I’m in the middle of something. How about we reconnect at X time?” This lets the person know it’s not a good time. However, you also convey your desire to help by suggesting another time (at your convenience). This way, the person doesn’t feel blown off.

3. “I’d love to do this, but …” This is a gentle way of saying no. It’s encouraging as it lets the person know you like the idea but I can’t take part due to other reasons, such as prior commitments.

4. “Let me think about it first and I’ll get back to you.” This is more like a “Maybe” than a straight out “No”. If you are interested but you don’t want to say ‘yes’ just yet, use this.

5. “This doesn’t fit with what I’m looking for now - but I’ll keep you in mind.” Sometimes it is just best to turn the person/ offer down. Otherwise, the discussion can drag on and on.

6. “I’m not the best person to help on this. Why don’t you try X?” Again, sometimes it is best to say you’re the wrong person to help etc. If possible, refer them to a lead they can follow-up on instead.

7. “No, I can’t.” The simplest and most direct way to say no.

Source: http://zenhabits.net/say-no/ (Abridged)

[serious]

[stubborngirl3]

Can’t I just have a family that loves me?

[regularlesbian]

me, speaking to a man i have just met and barely talked to who hasn’t done anything particularly offensive yet: you’re on thin ice, pal.

[hab1bi-deactivated20180612]

Send 3 assumptions and I'll tell you how many are right

[thedeeepquotes]

[ihavebeenahurricane]

“It’s sad that the most toxic relationship I have ever had is with my own mother.”

—

[somepiecesofmyheartandsoul-deac]

“Like loose petals that fly with the wind, my heart goes with you wherever you go.”

— Lukas W. // Loose petals (via somepiecesofmyheartandsoul)